Cuenca weather in December (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Is December a good time to explore Cuenca weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Cuenca includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Cuenca in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 156 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Cuenca, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 156 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

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 Cuenca.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.