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Cotacachi weather in December (Ecuador)

What kind of weather does December bring to Cotacachi? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

December in Cotacachi generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 253 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With approximately 216 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cotacachi. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotacachi, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 253 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Quito, Ecuador (55 KM, 34 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.

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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 Cotacachi, 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
7/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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