Tumbaco weather in December (Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Tumbaco during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Tumbaco generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Tumbaco in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 261 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 216 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Tumbaco, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 261 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed *  
SunshineSunshine 216 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in December

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Tumbaco in December?

For visitors traveling to Tumbaco, 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 in December.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tumbaco.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.