Swimming in Chile in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

In december in Chile swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Easter island and Iquique, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 75°F on average (min: 71°F/max: 79°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in december in Arica, Antofagasta, Taltal and Tocopilla is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 72°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 68°F.

Swimming in december in Valparaiso, Constitucion, Pichilemu, Punta pite, Quintay, San Antonio, Tongoy, La Serena and Viña del Mar is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 59°F/max: 65°F).

Forget about swimming in Punta Arenas, Quellon, Bahía Mansa, Cobquecura, Chiloe Island, Lebu, Lota, Parc national Isla Magdalena, Porvenir, Puerto Aguirre, Puerto Montt, Ancud, Arauco, Calbuco, Concepción, Coronel, Puerto Aisen and Valdivia in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 50°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!