Yearly weather and climate in Cuenca, Ecuador
The yearly weather in Cuenca runs from around 8°C in August to 21°C in November. November is the driest month at 18 rainy days; May the wettest at 29. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 10.6 hours of clear skies in Sep, but only 9.5 hours in Jun. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Apr (238mm over 28 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Cuenca, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1966°1049°27Jan
- 1967°1050°25Feb
- 1966°1050°26Mar
- 1966°1050°28Apr
- 1966°1050°29May
- 1865°948°26Jun
- 1864°948°24Jul
- 1966°847°20Aug
- 2068°847°20Sep
- 2068°948°24Oct
- 2169°947°18Nov
- 2067°1049°26Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Nov is typically driest at 18 days (90mm); May the wettest at 29 days (223mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C | 10°C | 27 | 164mm |
| Feb | 19°C | 10°C | 25 | 178mm |
| Mar | 19°C | 10°C | 26 | 181mm |
| Apr | 19°C | 10°C | 28 | 238mm |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 29 | 223mm |
| Jun | 18°C | 9°C | 26 | 171mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 9°C | 24 | 146mm |
| Aug | 19°C | 8°C | 20 | 103mm |
| Sep | 20°C | 8°C | 20 | 97mm |
| Oct | 20°C | 9°C | 24 | 144mm |
| Nov | 21°C | 9°C | 18 | 90mm |
| Dec | 20°C | 10°C | 26 | 189mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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