Urcuquí weather in December (Ecuador)

Is Urcuquí a good destination in December, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During December, Urcuquí usually has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Urcuquí in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. With the year's heaviest rain occurring this month, it's best to be equipped with a poncho to handle the frequent downpours. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 216 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Urcuquí. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Urcuquí, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 312 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 216 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Quito, Ecuador (70 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in December

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Urcuquí, 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.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Urcuquí.

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