December weather forecast
Ecuador

In December, the distinct weather patterns of Ecuador's varied regions continue to evolve. In the coastal areas, with cities like Guayaquil and Manta, the wet season is firmly established. Rainfall increases notably from November, while temperatures remain warm, typically oscillating between 21°C (69.8°F) and 27°C (80.6°F). The sea temperature continues to be warm, although the increased rainfall may limit some water activities.

In the Amazon region, which includes cities like Tena and Puyo, the Tropical Rainforest Climate persists, marked by significant rainfall. December experiences a slight increase in rainfall compared to November, but it is still less than the peak rainy months. Temperatures remain steady, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), and the substantial rainfall contributes to the region's high humidity.

In the Andean highlands, where cities such as Quito and Cuenca reside, December sees further increase in rainfall. Temperatures continue to stay relatively cool, ranging from 5°C (41°F) to 17°C (62.6°F), characteristic of the high-altitude climate of this region.

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• Quito - December »
  With an average of 12h and 6min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Quito, Ecuador. In Quito, during December, the rain falls for 29.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 203mm (7.99") of precipitation.
• Guayaquil - December »
  With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Guayaquil, Ecuador. In Guayaquil in December, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cuenca - December »
  As Cuenca journeys from December back to January, weather trends seem to close a full circle, returning to heavier rainfall and lower temperatures, a pattern common to the start of the year. In Cuenca during December, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.
• Santo Domingo - December »
  The month of December in Santo Domingo continues the weather transition started in November. On the first day of December in Santo Domingo, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:10.
• Machala - December »
  On the first day of December in Machala, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18. December has the longest days of the year in Machala, Ecuador, with an average of 12h and 18min of daylight.
• Duran - December »
  The month with the longest days in Duran, Ecuador, is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight. Closing the year, December in Duran experiences a consistent rise in the sea temperature reaching up to 23.8°C (74.8°F).
• Manta - December »
  On the first day of December in Manta, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17. With an average of 12h and 12min of daylight, December has the longest days of the year in Manta.
• Portoviejo - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Portoviejo, Ecuador. The month with the longest days in Portoviejo is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
• Ambato - December »
  In Ambato, in December, during 27.6 rainfall days, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ambato, in December, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 155mm (6.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• Riobamba - December »
  In Riobamba in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 96mm (3.78") of snow. In Riobamba during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of snow.
• Ibarra - December »
  With average high temperatures of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and lows of 7.9°C (46.2°F), December is the coldest month in Ibarra, Ecuador. Temperature readings in Ibarra reach their annual highs in December, averaging 15.7°C (60.3°F) and a minimum average of 7.9°C (46.2°F).
• Quevedo - December »
  In Quevedo during December, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 227mm (8.94") of precipitation. Quevedo, Ecuador, in December sees an escalation in rainfall levels, making it one of the wettest months of the year.