If you plan to visit Quito in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +17°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 246 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
246 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quito has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Quito in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quito for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +17°C.
Is Quito warm or cold in December?
Quito is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Quito:
Climate in Quito in December
Quito weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+17°C
+17°C
+17°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
+3°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+24°C
+23°C
+23°C
Rainfall
239 mm
246 mm
248 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
77%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1022 HPa
1022 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
0
Rainy days
24
28
29
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +17°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 239 mm to 246 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Quito in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Quito is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Quito based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 329 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Quito wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 290 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 94% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Quito?
This is the weather in Quito in December 2024:
1 December
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+19°C
2 December
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+19°C
3 December
🌧️
+20°C
4 December
🌧️
+22°C
5 December
☁️
+19°C
6 December
☁️
+17°C
7 December
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+18°C
8 December
🌧️
+20°C
9 December
☁️
+20°C
10 December
🌧️
+21°C
11 December
🌧️
+20°C
12 December
🌧️
+20°C
13 December
☁️
+19°C
14 December
🌫️
+18°C
15 December
☁️
+19°C
16 December
🌧️
+17°C
17 December
🌫️
+16°C
18 December
🌧️
+19°C
19 December
🌫️
+18°C
20 December
🌧️
+20°C
21 December
🌧️
+22°C
22 December
☁️
+20°C
23 December
🌧️
+17°C
24 December
🌧️
+19°C
25 December
🌧️
+18°C
26 December
🌧️
+19°C
27 December
🌧️
+18°C
28 December
🌧️
+16°C
29 December
🌧️
+18°C
30 December
🌧️
+18°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2024 Quito had 1 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Quito climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Quito in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+16°C) and the highest in 2015 (+20°C). The driest year was 2013 with only 1896 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 3381 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito in December:
Is December a good time to visit Quito?
It’s always a good time to visit Quito, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quito in December?
December has mild temperatures in Quito. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Quito rainy in December?
Quito is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quito in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quito in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quito, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
