Ecuador
Ecuador in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ecuador in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ecuador in December?
- Guayaquil is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (87°F) in December; Quito is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ecuador in December?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manta (25°C (77°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Guayaquil
Coolest
19°
Quito
Driest
3 mm
Salinas
Warmest sea
25°
Manta
December in Ecuador ranges from 19°C (66°F) in Quito to 31°C (87°F) in Guayaquil — a spread of 12 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as November. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Manta, Salinas, and Machala.
Best places in Ecuador in December
85 
Manta
Manabí · Ecuador
30° / 21° 4 mm Dec
89
Salinas
Santa Elena · Ecuador
28° / 19° 3 mm Dec
86
Machala
El Oro · Ecuador
31° / 21° 17 mm Dec
71
Loja
Loja · Ecuador
23° / 12° 58 mm Dec
73
Riobamba
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
21° / 8° 39 mm Dec
74
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
29° / 22° 53 mm Dec
82
Bahía de Caráquez
Manabí · Ecuador
29° / 21° 10 mm Dec
59
Guayaquil
Guayas · Ecuador
31° / 21° 55 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 28° | 19° | 3 mm | 24° | 89 |
| Machala | 31° | 21° | 17 mm | — | 86 |
| Manta | 30° | 21° | 4 mm | 25° | 85 |
| Puerto López | 29° | 20° | 8 mm | 24° | 85 |
| Vilcabamba | 27° | 15° | 52 mm | — | 78 |
| Esmeraldas | 29° | 22° | 53 mm | — | 74 |
| Riobamba | 21° | 8° | 39 mm | — | 73 |
| Loja | 23° | 12° | 58 mm | — | 71 |
| Mindo | 24° | 15° | 219 mm | — | 68 |
| Latacunga | 20° | 8° | 47 mm | — | 66 |
| Guaranda | 19° | 8° | 58 mm | — | 63 |
| Otavalo | 20° | 9° | 69 mm | — | 62 |
| Guayaquil | 31° | 21° | 55 mm | — | 59 |
| Quito | 19° | 7° | 97 mm | — | 54 |
| Tena | 29° | 19° | 305 mm | — | 48 |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 30° | 21° | 248 mm | — | 40 |
Festivals in Ecuador in December
- Al Sur del Cielo Annual musical concert
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ecuador in December?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Quito to 31° in Guayaquil.
Can you swim in Ecuador in December?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manta at about 25°.