Cuenca weather in December

Cuenca, Ecuador
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December in Cuenca: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.

#9 of 12 months in Cuenca · #280 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cuenca climate normals — December

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 53°F
Rainfall207 mm / 8.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)25🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cuenca in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Cuenca?
December in Cuenca: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Cuenca on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Cuenca in December?
In December, Cuenca averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 207 mm of rain over roughly 26.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cuenca in December?
Cuenca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in December.

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