Cuenca, EcuadorQuick decision
When to visit Cuenca?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
8°C–19°C in August
🌧 Least rain
66% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
April (92%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10
Monthly climate data
Cuenca weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 10°C | 19°C | 83% | 5.4 | 10.5h | 5.2/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 10°C | 19°C | 89% | 6.8 | 10.2h | 4.8/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 10°C | 19°C | 89% | 6.2 | 9.9h | 4.7/10 | 2.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 92% | 7.4 | 10.2h | 4.6/10 | 2.9/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 93% | 6.6 | 10.6h | 4.7/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 10°C | 18°C | 85% | 5.5 | 10.2h | 4.6/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 9°C | 18°C | 73% | 4.1 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 8°C | 19°C | 66% | 3.0 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 9°C | 19°C | 68% | 3.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 9°C | 20°C | 78% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 6.4/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 10°C | 20°C | 69% | 3.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 10°C | 20°C | 82% | 5.3 | 11.0h | 6.0/10 | 3.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 19°C, 91% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 18°C, 75% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 20°C, 72% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 19°C, 85% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: September (ski score 3.8/10). For hiking/summer: August (7.0/10, 19°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 3.1/10. Cold temperatures (19°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 19°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
April is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
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