When to go · Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Feb (sunniest, hottest); Jun–Sep for whale watching from Súa). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- High
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- High
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
GoodEcuador month rating
Outside the best window (Jan–Feb (sunniest, hottest); Jun–Sep for whale watching from Súa). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.
Weather in December
- EsmeraldasHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 10 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast