Weather in South America for December 2024
Until now, December 2024 in South America is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 27 °C, this is -2.5 °C below the typical seasonal average.
The forecast for the next days in South America predicts temperatures to be around 25 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in South America at the beginning of December is 30.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 24.6 °C by the end of December.
South America experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 118.7 mm.
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South America in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  33° | ||||||
| 2  33° | 3 28° | 4 27° | 5 28° | 6  31° | 7 33° | 8 30° |
| 9 22° | 10  26° | 11 26° | 12 26° | 13  30° | 14 28° | 15 30° |
| 16  32° | 17 32° | 18 32° | 19 33° | 20 29° | 21 30° | 22 29° |
| 23 25° | 24 26° | 25  29° | 26 27° | 27 22° | 28 23° | 29 22° |
| 30 23° | 31 26° |
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Temperatures trend during December in South America
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /20° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Dec. | Sunny | 33° /21° | 5.8 mm | 10 | |
| 3 Dec. | Sunny | 28° /21° | 12.6 mm | 8 | |
| 4 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /19° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
| 5 Dec. | Light rain shower | 28° /18° | 2.8 mm | 8 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy light rain | 31° /20° | 1.9 mm | 8 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /21° | 11.5 mm | 9 | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 30° /20° | 3.5 mm | 8 | |
| 9 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /19° | 8.4 mm | 7 | |
| 10 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 26° /19° | 16.6 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Dec. | Light rain shower | 26° /18° | 5 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 30° /17° | 0.6 mm | 9 | |
| 14 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 28° /19° | 5 mm | 9 | |
| 15 Dec. | Sunny | 30° /20° | 1.6 mm | 9 | |
| 16 Dec. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 32° /21° | 0.8 mm | 9 | |
| 17 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /19° | 0.8 mm | 9 | |
| 18 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /19° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
| 19 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /19° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
| 20 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /19° | 4.8 mm | 8 | |
| 21 Dec. | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /19° | 6.4 mm | 8 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /18° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /20° | 2.9 mm | 2.9 | |
| 24 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /19° | 0.9 mm | 2.3 | |
| 25 Dec. | Moderate rain | 29° /20° | 7 mm | 2.9 | |
| 26 Dec. | Moderate rain | 27° /21° | 6.7 mm | 1.2 | |
| 27 Dec. | Moderate rain | 22° /20° | 9.8 mm | 8 | |
| 28 Dec. | Moderate rain | 23° /20° | 5.1 mm | 8 | |
| 29 Dec. | Moderate rain | 22° /19° | 6.3 mm | 8 | |
| 30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /20° | 1.8 mm | 8 | |
| 31 Dec. | Moderate rain | 26° /19° | 6.1 mm | 8 | |
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South America in December - FAQ
What to pack to South America in December?
As you prepare for your trip to South America in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in South America, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
December rainfall patterns in South America
UV exposure in South America during December
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