Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Quito with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Quito in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Quito with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 12°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Quito will be around 25°C, with nights close to 12°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 172 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 57% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Quito. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Quito in December |
London | ||
---|---|---|---|
Average Temperature |
24°C | 9°C | |
High Temp |
25°C | 11°C | |
Low Temp |
23°C | 8°C | |
Total Precipitation |
172 mm | 67 mm | |
Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Quito?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Quito. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Quito in December
With 31°C, Quito hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Quito
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Quito
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Daily Precipitation in December in Quito
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Quito.
Daily UV Index in December in Quito
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Quito, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Quito Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Quito Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Quito
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Quito. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Quito
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Average Weather in Quito by Month
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