December · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cuenca in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cuenca in December
Average temperature 14°C, 114 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 114 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Cuenca scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 114 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cuenca is a colonial Andean city in Ecuador, with domed churches, river walks and highland markets.
December in Cuenca: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
114 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 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.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Cuenca — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cuenca in December?
- In December, Cuenca averages 14°C, 114 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cuenca?
- December earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cuenca in December?
- Expect about 114 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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