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Guayaquil in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Guayaquil in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Guayaquil, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Guayaquil in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Guayaquil in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 111 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
111 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guayaquil has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Guayaquil in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guayaquil for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +91°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +86°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +86°F.

Is Guayaquil warm or cold in December?

Guayaquil is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Guayaquil, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Guayaquil in December

Guayaquil weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+66°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
48 mm111 mm232 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%77%80%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
17124
Rainy days
131927
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 48 mm to 111 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Guayaquil in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Guayaquil is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Guayaquil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 126 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Guayaquil wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 391 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Guayaquil?

This is the weather in Guayaquil in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+83°F
2 December
🌧️
+88°F
3 December
☁️
+84°F
4 December
☁️
+88°F
5 December
☁️
+85°F
6 December
🌧️
+83°F
7 December
🌧️
+84°F
8 December
🌧️
+85°F
9 December
☁️
+83°F
10 December
🌧️
+89°F
11 December
☁️
+88°F
12 December
🌧️
+87°F
13 December
☁️
+88°F
14 December
☁️
+89°F
15 December
🌧️
+88°F
16 December
☁️
+85°F
17 December
☁️
+88°F
18 December
☁️
+85°F
19 December
☁️
+88°F
20 December
☁️
+89°F
21 December
☁️
+92°F
22 December
☁️
+85°F
23 December
🌧️
+83°F
24 December
☁️
+89°F
25 December
🌧️
+86°F
26 December
🌧️
+87°F
27 December
🌧️
+83°F
28 December
🌧️
+83°F
29 December
🌧️
+90°F
30 December
🌧️
+89°F
31 December
☁️
+87°F
In December 2023 Guayaquil had 0 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 15 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Guayaquil climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Guayaquil in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+79°F) and the highest in 2020 (+87°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 773 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 6140 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guayaquil in December:

Is December a good time to visit Guayaquil?

It’s always a good time to visit Guayaquil, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Guayaquil in December?

December is warm in Guayaquil. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Guayaquil rainy in December?

Guayaquil is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Guayaquil in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guayaquil in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Ecuador

Check out the weather for other cities in Ecuador.

Monthly weather in Guayaquil

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guayaquil, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.