Quito Weather in December

What's the weather like in Quito (Pichincha) in December 2024?

The climate in Quito during December can be summarized as mild and damp.

December is in the summer in Quito and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Quito weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Nightly temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Average temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 109 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Quito with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Quito

Quito average temperature in December

December rainfall

Quito average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Quito average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Quito in December 2024.

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Quito weather stats

Quito weather statistics
Hottest month: April 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: July 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: July 6.7hrs
Coldest month: July 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: April 174mm 6.9ins
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