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Atacames in December

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 11
Crowds: High; Ecuador overall
Prices: High; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages

AtacamesHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 82 °F (28 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall: High
Prices · Ecuador overall: High

Ecuador overall: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atacames, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 11
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jun: High
Prices
Dec: High
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Jun: 0

December: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

June: Inside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).

Atacames: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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