Monthly climate guide
La Serena weather in December
December in La Serena is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (75°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (58°F). The month usually brings about 1 mm of rain (very dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- In La Serena, December is early summer — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- La Serena is usually about 2°C cooler than Copiapó, 300 km away, in December.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 72%.
Avg high
24°C
75°F
Avg low
14°C
58°F
Rainfall
1 mm
very dry
Humidity
59%
relative
Sky
72%
cloud · often cloudy
La Serena weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 0 mm | 63% | 65% |
| February | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 0 mm | 62% | 65% |
| March | 25°C / 76°F | 15°C / 60°F | 2 mm | 59% | 70% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 2 mm | 58% | 69% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 19 mm | 58% | 72% |
| June | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 52°F | 33 mm | 58% | 64% |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 10 mm | 59% | 65% |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 51°F | 6 mm | 56% | 63% |
| September | 21°C / 69°F | 11°C / 51°F | 4 mm | 55% | 68% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 4 mm | 54% | 68% |
| November | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 56°F | 2 mm | 55% | 70% |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 59% | 72% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is December a good time to visit La Serena?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit La Serena →Other Chile cities in December
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La Serena in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit La Serena?
December is a reasonable time for La Serena: highs around 24°C and about 1 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is La Serena in December?
Average highs are about 24°C (75°F) and average lows about 14°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in La Serena in December?
La Serena typically gets around 1 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around La Serena (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.