Ambato weather in December (Ecuador)

What's the typical weather in Ambato for December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ambato includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 6°C.

Precipitation

Ambato in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 90 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ambato. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ambato climate page with graphs.

 

Ambato, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 188 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 90 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in December

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Ambato, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ambato.

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