El Oro Province Weather in December

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

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Machala Zaruma

Are you planning a trip a to El Oro Province, Ecuador in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in El Oro Province in December

El Oro Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. El Oro Province, Ecuador offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter warm temperatures, and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Zaruma to 27°C (81°F) in Machala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Machala and 15°C (59°F) in Zaruma.

For specific regional insights in El Oro Province, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Machala with an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Zaruma with 435 mm (17 in).

Explore El Oro Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Oro Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Machala)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June26°C (79°F) July25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) This monthSeptember25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in El Oro Province in December

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

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

Temperature range in El Oro Province (December)

Precipitation variation in El Oro Province (December)

Machala

In December Machala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Machala →

Zaruma

In December Zaruma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
435 mm (17 in)
573 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in El Oro 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 El Oro Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machala 27°C (81°F) 22°C (72°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Zaruma 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 435 mm (17 in)

El Oro Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Oro Province, Ecuador in December?

El Oro Province, Ecuador typically experiences very good weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Machala average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in El Oro Province, Ecuador in December?

Average temperatures in El Oro Province, Ecuador during December range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Machala.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Machala records an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for El Oro Province, Ecuador.

Is December a Good Time to Visit El Oro Province, Ecuador?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit El Oro Province, Ecuador with overall very good weather in Machala. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Machala. In contrast, February, March and April tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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