Ambato weather in December (Ecuador)

How is the weather in Ambato in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Ambato typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Ambato in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 188 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 90 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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).

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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 Ambato in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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