Verdict: Good month
Quito Weather in December
December is mild-to-cool in Quito, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 27 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, December is a solid month to visit Quito.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~27
Precipitation
429 mm
What to pack for Quito in December
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 27 days
- Quick-dry shoes — downpours are short but heavy
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Quito: Aug (19°C / 66°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~29 rain days)
17°
8°
Jan
17°
8°
Feb
17°
8°
Mar
17°
8°
Apr
17°
8°
May
17°
7°
Jun
17°
7°
Jul
19°
7°
Aug
19°
7°
Sep
18°
8°
Oct
17°
8°
Nov
17°
9°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)