Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
2.1h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
66
Good
Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Esmeraldas, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
December28°C average high
December is close to Esmeraldas' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
December55mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Esmeraldas' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJuly to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
December2.1 hours average sun
December is one of Esmeraldas' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
December26°C average sea
December is part of a consistently warm sea-temperature pattern, so swimming comfort changes little through the year.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
December66 weather score
December scores above Esmeraldas' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.