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Playas Weather in December

Playas in December

The short of it: Playas in December averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 12 h 16 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 20° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 12 h 16 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & September

December in Playas brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 20°, with about 6.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 16 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Playas runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Posorja, 18 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Playas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 16 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PosorjaGuayas18 km ESE30°20°6.0 mm
Santa LucíaGuayas66 km NE30°21°48 mm
Santa ElenaSanta Elena69 km NW29°19°5.0 mm
BalaoGuayas71 km ESE30°21°20 mm
La LibertadGuayas73 km NW29°19°4.0 mm
GuayaquilGuayas74 km NE31°21°55 mm
SalinasSanta Elena78 km NW29°19°4.0 mm
Eloy AlfaroGuayas80 km NE30°21°56 mm

The Almanac · Playas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Playas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°72 mm10 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
February30°22°94 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
March31°23°163 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April31°22°53 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May30°21°9.0 mm11 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
June28°20°3.0 mm12 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°19°6.0 mm12 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°18°2.0 mm13 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September27°18°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°19°4.0 mm13 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November28°19°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
December29°20°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Playas in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Playas in December?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 29°, nights near 20°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Playas?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Playas in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 16 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Playas in December?

Hardly — December nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Playas in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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