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Rocafuerte Weather in December

Rocafuerte in December

The short of it: Rocafuerte in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 12 h 10 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 18 mm · daylight 12 h 10 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Rocafuerte an average December high of 30°, a low of 21° and some 18 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 10 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 June and July.

Against its neighbours, Rocafuerte runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Portoviejo, 15 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Rocafuerte, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 10 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortoviejoManabí15 km S30°20°26 mm
MontecristiManabí27 km WSW29°20°9.0 mm
JunínManabí27 km E30°20°36 mm
TosaguaManabí28 km ENE31°21°25 mm
MantaManabí31 km W30°21°4.0 mm
Santa Ana de Vuelta LargaManabí33 km SSE30°20°29 mm
CalcetaManabí33 km ENE30°21°34 mm
Bahía de CaráquezManabí36 km N29°21°10 mm

The Almanac · Rocafuerte 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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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Rocafuerte by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°90 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
February30°22°140 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
March31°22°133 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°76 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦
May30°21°26 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June29°21°15 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°20°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°19°12 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September29°19°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°13 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
November29°20°7.0 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°18 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rocafuerte in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rocafuerte in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Rocafuerte?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Rocafuerte in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 10 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Rocafuerte in December?

Hardly — December nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rocafuerte in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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