Cotopaxi Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in December.

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Latacunga Cotopaxi National Park

Planning a journey to Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cotopaxi Province in December

Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. December in Cotopaxi Province generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Latacunga.

For a closer look at conditions across Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 190 mm (7.5 in) in Latacunga.

Explore Cotopaxi Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cotopaxi Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Latacunga)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April15°C (59°F) May15°C (59°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September15°C (59°F) October15°C (59°F) November15°C (59°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cotopaxi Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cotopaxi Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cotopaxi Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Cotopaxi Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Cotopaxi Province (December)

Latacunga

In December Latacunga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Cotopaxi National Park

In December Cotopaxi National Park generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cotopaxi Province, in Ecuador.

In our records: Ecuador December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Ecuador in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in Ecuador reached 39°C (102°F) in Playas on December 20, 2019.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cotopaxi Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Latacunga 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Cotopaxi National Park 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)

Cotopaxi Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in December?

In December, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Latacunga sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in December?

In Latacunga, the average daytime high in December is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador peaks during December. Latacunga averages roughly 190 mm (7.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Latacunga.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Latacunga. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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