Otavalo weather in December (Ecuador)

How does the December weather in Otavalo compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Otavalo generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Otavalo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 216 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Otavalo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (48 KM, 30 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 Otavalo, 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 Otavalo.

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.