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.
Daytime temperature | 20.8°C 69.4°F |
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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.
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 2025.
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Hottest month: | April | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
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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 |