Weather in December in Ecuador
Planning a getaway to Ecuador this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in December?
The weather in Ecuador in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Lasso at 15°C to very warm in Huaquillas at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Huaquillas and 6°C in Lasso.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 21 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 704 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Quito enjoys approximately 216 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at December's conditions in Ecuador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ecuador's yearly weather, check out our Ecuador climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Ecuador?
Quito
In December Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Guayaquil
In December Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cuenca
In December Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Puerto Ayora
In December Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Baños
In December Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ecuador.
Is December the best time to visit Ecuador?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Quito.
Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Quito. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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