Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Machala, Ecuador in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Machala, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December20mm average rain
December is one of Machala's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.1 hours average sun
December is one of Machala's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December25°C average sea
December is close to Machala's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December73 weather score
December scores above Machala's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
