Weather in December in Chimborazo Province
Thinking about venturing to Chimborazo Province this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Chimborazo Province in December?
Chimborazo Province is a region in Ecuador. Chimborazo Province offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in San Andrés at 15°C to warm in Tonsupa at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Tonsupa and 5°C in San Andrés.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Tonsupa with an average of 145 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 704 mm.Average sunshine
Cuenca enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Chimborazo Province, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Chimborazo Province's yearly weather, check out our Chimborazo Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Chimborazo Province?
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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Tonsupa
In December Tonsupa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Riobamba
In December Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alausí
In December Alausí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Huigra
In December Huigra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°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 Chimborazo Province, in Ecuador.
Is December the best time to visit Chimborazo Province?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cuenca, December may not be the ideal time to visit Chimborazo Province.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Cuenca. The weather in February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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