When is the best time to go to Cuenca

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cuenca, Ecuador. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Cuenca weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cuenca are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Cuenca January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 56mm 4.6hrs 13hrs

Cuenca's weather in January is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cuenca, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Cuenca and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Cuenca February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 65mm 4.1hrs 12.9hrs

February in Cuenca is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cuenca.

February is in the summer in Cuenca and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Cuenca March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 88mm 3.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Cuenca is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cuenca.

March is in the fall / autumn in Cuenca and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Cuenca April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 103mm 4.1hrs 12.8hrs

Cuenca's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cuenca for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Cuenca and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cuenca weather in April »

May

Cuenca May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 77mm 4.9hrs 12.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Cuenca and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cuenca.

May is in the fall / autumn in Cuenca and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Cuenca June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 62mm 5.3hrs 13hrs

The climate in Cuenca during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cuenca.

June is in the winter in Cuenca and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cuenca with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Cuenca weather in June »

July

Cuenca July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 42mm 6hrs 12.9hrs

July in Cuenca is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Cuenca and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Cuenca August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 39mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Cuenca is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Cuenca and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 39mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Cuenca weather in August »

September

Cuenca September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 52mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

Cuenca's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Cuenca and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cuenca weather in September »

October

Cuenca October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 80mm 5.1hrs 12.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Cuenca and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Cuenca and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Cuenca weather in October »

November

Cuenca November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 5.5hrs 13hrs

Cuenca's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Cuenca and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Cuenca December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 66mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs

December in Cuenca is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Cuenca, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Cuenca and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cuenca with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Cuenca weather stats

Cuenca weather statistics
Hottest month: February 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: August 39mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 6hrs
Coldest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Wettest month: April 103mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: February 25.2°C 77.4°F
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