South America · December
Best time to visit Ecuador in December 🇪🇨
December in Ecuador is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Ecuador year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Ecuador are June, July, August, September. December is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Ecuador is like in December
Quito & Andes year-round (drier Jun–Sep). Galápagos: Dec–May warmer & wetter (better snorkeling), Jun–Nov cooler & rougher seas (better wildlife activity).
Insider tip
Galápagos cruises cost more than land-based hopping but reach far better sites.
Other countries also at their peak in December
Thailand in December
A tale of two coasts and three seasons.
Philippines in December
7,000 islands, one dry season.
Cambodia in December
Cool & dry for Angkor.
Laos in December
Mekong country, cool dry winters.
UAE in December
Desert winters are magical; summers brutal.
Switzerland in December
Two seasons, both spectacular.