Swim in Punta Arenas in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Punta Arenas in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Punta Arenas is:

Minimum: 47°F

Average: 49°F

Maximum: 50°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 48°F to 54°F
  • Most common weather: "Partly Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at 3.7mph
  • It rains a total of 2.8in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Punta Arenas in december?

No... The water temperature in Punta Arenas in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Punta Arenas in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 47°F (and only 50°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Punta Arenas this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is bad with an average outside temperature of 51°F, 2.8in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 71.67 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Punta Arenas in december

December
Average sea temperature 49°F
Minimum sea temperature 47°F
Maximum sea temperature 50°F
Average outside temperature 52°F
Maximum outside temperature 54°F
Minimum outside temperature 49°F
Wind speed 22.4mph
Wind temperature 43°F
Precipitation 2.8in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(14%)
Humidity 72%
Visibility in kilometers 9.2km
Cloud cover 59%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Swim elsewhere in Chile in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Easter island in december75°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Iquique in december71°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Valparaiso in december62°F65°Fcold swimming
Constitucion in december60°F64°Fcold swimming
Quellon in december57°F60°Ffreezing swimming
San Antonio in december62°F65°Fcold swimming
Viña del Mar in december62°F65°Fcold swimming

Swim in Chile in december: sea temperature by city

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