Quito in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Quito in december 2026
The weather in Quito in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
29%
17%
15%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
56% of time
17%
14%
10%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
40%
14%
2%
Weather at 3am
50°F
34%
21%
17%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Quito in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Quito in december.
The climate of Quito in december is bad
The weather in december in Quito is wet (with 17.3in of rainfall over 22 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 20.5in of precipitation over 23 days.
The climate is relatively cool here this month, but it is liveable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 63°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Quito is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Quito in december with a maximum record of 72°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2009.
In december in Quito, the days on average last 12:08. Sunrise is at 06:05 and sets at 18:13.
December: another location in Ecuador?
If you want to go to Ecuador in december, there are destinations with better weather than Quito:
In december, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Machala, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Huaquillas and La Troncal have good weather.
Finally, Cuenca, Loja, Oriente (Amazonia), Esmeraldas, Macas and Puyo have a tolerable climate, but better than Quito.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Quito in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 9km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (70%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.1in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.77km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Quito in december 2025:
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 68°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 63°F
47°F to 68°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Ecuador in december
Cities near Quito:
| Machachi in december | very bad weather |
| Cayambe in december | bad weather |
| Otavalo in december | bad weather |
| Ibarra in december | bad weather |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados in december | bad weather |
| Latacunga in december | tolerable weather |
| Tena in december | tolerable weather |
| Oriente (Amazonia) in december | tolerable weather |
| Baños in december | tolerable weather |
| Tulcán in december | very bad weather |
| Quevedo in december | bad weather |
| Puyo in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Quito
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Quito in december:
Weather data for Quito for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Quito. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Quito can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Quito.