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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 53/100

Cuenca in December

Fair · 53/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation78 mm19 wet days
Cloud cover54%monthly average
2.90° S, 79.00° WElevation 2,484 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goCuenca · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53December
Best timeSep–Nov
December: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Cuenca averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — mild weather by day. Expect around 78 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 54%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change.

December scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Cuenca. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:20 local time, giving 12 h 17 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%91%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%60%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

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December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Cuenca this month

Baños
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Baños

Azuay · 8.1 km W
17°Dec high
19wet days
49score
Baños
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Ecuador's best in December

Where to go in December
La Libertad
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La Libertad

Guayas
24°Dec high
5wet days
82score
La Libertad
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
24°Dec high
5wet days
82score
Salinas
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Santa Elena

Santa Elena
26°Dec high
5wet days
80score
Santa Elena
Puerto Ayora
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Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
27°Dec high
5wet days
79score
Puerto Ayora
·Questions

Cuenca in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Cuenca?

December scores 53/100 for Cuenca, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 17°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Cuenca in December?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Cuenca in December?

Cuenca receives about 78 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 19 days.