December · Ecuador
Best time to visit Baños in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baños in December
Average temperature 17°C, 244 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 244 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Baños scores 6.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 244 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baños sits below the Tungurahua volcano, with hot springs, waterfalls and a road down to the Amazon.
December in Baños: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 244 mm: only about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 7.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baños in December?
- In December, Baños averages 17°C, 244 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Baños?
- December earns a 6.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baños in December?
- Expect about 244 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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