EC Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca
Which Season to Choose?

Cuenca, Ecuador's colonial jewel — blue cathedral in a UNESCO city, Panama hat crafts and pleasant altitude at 2,500m.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -2.9°N 79.0°W
August & SeptemberBest months
66°FOptimal temperature
66%Rainy days

When to visit Cuenca?

🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
46°F–66°F in August
🌧 Least rain
66% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
April (92%)
📅 Best score
7.0/10

Cuenca weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌧️ January50°F66°F83%0.2in10.5h5.2/103.2/10
🌧️ February50°F66°F89%0.3in10.2h4.8/103.0/10
🌧️ March50°F66°F89%0.2in9.9h4.7/102.9/10
🌧️ April50°F66°F92%0.3in10.2h4.6/102.9/10
🌧️ May50°F66°F93%0.3in10.6h4.7/103.0/10
🌧️ June50°F64°F85%0.2in10.2h4.6/103.2/10
🌧️ July48°F64°F73%0.2in10.3h5.3/103.5/10
🌧️ August46°F66°F66%0.1in10.8h7.0/103.7/10
🌧️ September48°F66°F68%0.1in11.3h7.0/103.8/10
🌧️ October48°F68°F78%0.2in11.0h6.4/103.3/10
🌧️ November50°F68°F69%0.1in11.0h7.0/103.6/10
🌧️ December50°F68°F82%0.2in11.0h6.0/103.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate

Average 19°F, 91% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 18°F, 75% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 20°F, 72% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 19°F, 85% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: September (ski score 3.8/10). For hiking/suiner: August (7.0/10, 19°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 3.1/10. Cold temperatures (19°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In August, temperatures average 19°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
April is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.

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