When to go · Farellones
Farellones in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Chile overall
- Prices
- High
- Chile overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- JulyGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- AugustGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
- SeptemberGreatInside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Weather in December
- FarellonesHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- High
- Prices · Chile overall
- High
Chile overall: Summer; book Torres del Paine refugios and campsites months ahead.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Farellones, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Dec: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 8
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jun: Low
Prices
Dec: High
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jun: 0
December: Listed as a month to avoid: December–February (warm, limited snow).
June: Inside Farellones's best window: June–September (Southern winter).
Farellones: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings