December · Ecuador
Best time to visit Mindo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mindo in December
Average temperature 18°C, 139 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 139 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Mindo scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 139 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mindo is an Andean cloud-forest village for hummingbird lodges, waterfall hikes, and chocolate tours. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Mindo: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
139 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 6.6/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 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.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Mindo — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mindo in December?
- In December, Mindo averages 18°C, 139 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Mindo?
- December earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mindo in December?
- Expect about 139 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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