Calama in December

9.1out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
0Rainy days (1 mm)
13:22 hDaylight
06:51Sunrise · 20:13 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Very dry: about 0 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (0.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

22° 10° J 22° 10° F 22° 9° M 22° 7° A 20° 4° M 19° 3° J 19° 3° J 20° 4° A 21° 6° S 22° 7° O 23° 8° N 23° 9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 22°C10°C9 mm 2– – 8.8
February 22°C10°C11 mm 3– – 8.7
March 22°C9°C6 mm 1– – 9.0
April 22°C7°C2 mm 0– – 9.0
May 20°C4°C4 mm 1– – 8.7
June 19°C3°C3 mm 0– – 8.6
July 19°C3°C3 mm 1– – 8.5
August 20°C4°C2 mm 0– – 8.7
September 21°C6°C1 mm 0– – 8.9
October 22°C7°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
November 23°C8°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
December 23°C9°C1 mm 0– – 9.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Calama in December?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Calama?

The best months are October, November, December, March.