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When to go · Montecristi

Montecristi in December

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
High
Ecuador overall
Prices
High
Ecuador overall

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). 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
  • MontecristiHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 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 Montecristi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: 28 °C (82 °F)

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 5

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: High

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Dec: High

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 0

    May: 0

December: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). Across Ecuador: Fiestas de Quito (early Dec) and Christmas: book Galápagos and Quito early.

May: Inside Montecristi's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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