Sangay National Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in December.

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Riobamba Guamote Macas

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

What to Expect in Sangay National Park in December

Sangay National Park, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. December in Sangay National Park generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Riobamba at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Macas at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Macas and 5°C (41°F) in Riobamba.

For specific regional insights in Sangay National Park, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Guamote with an average of 179 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Macas with 288 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Riobamba sees roughly 90 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Sangay National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sangay National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Riobamba)

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) August14°C (57°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 Sangay National Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sangay National Park.

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 Sangay National Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Sangay National Park (December)

Precipitation variation in Sangay National Park (December)

Riobamba

In December Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°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
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
90 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riobamba →

Guamote

In December Guamote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
179 mm (7 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Guamote →

Macas

In December Macas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
295 mm (12 in)
288 mm (11 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Macas →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sangay National Park, 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 Sangay National Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Riobamba 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 206 mm (8.1 in)
Guamote 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Macas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 288 mm (11 in)

Sangay National Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in December?

Expect poor weather across Sangay National Park, Ecuador in December. The popular destination of Riobamba averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in December?

Daytime temperatures in Riobamba peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in December, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

Does Sangay National Park, Ecuador get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Sangay National Park, Ecuador peaks during December. Riobamba averages roughly 206 mm (8.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Sangay National Park, Ecuador with often poor weather in Riobamba.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly tolerable weather in Riobamba. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sangay National Park.

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