When is the best time to go to Otavalo

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Otavalo, 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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Otavalo weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Otavalo 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

Otavalo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 83mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

January in Otavalo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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

January is in the winter in Otavalo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Otavalo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 112mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs

February in Otavalo is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Otavalo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 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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March

Otavalo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 120mm 4.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Otavalo is characteristically mild and damp.

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

March is in the spring in Otavalo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Otavalo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 132mm 4.2hrs 12.8hrs

Otavalo's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Otavalo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Otavalo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 93mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

May is a a little damp month in Otavalo and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Otavalo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 93mm 3.6 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in May »

June

Otavalo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 52mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Otavalo and the temperature is generally mild.

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

June is in the summer in Otavalo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Otavalo with around 52mm 2.1 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in June »

July

Otavalo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 22mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs

July in Otavalo is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the summer in Otavalo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in July »

August

Otavalo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 26mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Otavalo is characteristically mild and dry.

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

August is in the summer in Otavalo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in August »

September

Otavalo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 58mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Otavalo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Otavalo weather in September »

October

Otavalo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 104mm 5.1hrs 12.9hrs

October is a damp month in Otavalo and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Otavalo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in October »

November

Otavalo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 119mm 5hrs 12.8hrs

Mild and damp weather often prevails in Otavalo during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Otavalo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 119mm 4.7 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Otavalo weather in November »

December

Otavalo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 99mm 5.3hrs 12.8hrs

December in Otavalo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

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 Otavalo.

December is in the winter in Otavalo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Otavalo with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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Otavalo weather stats

Otavalo weather statistics
Hottest month: May 20.3°C 68.5°F
Driest month: July 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 6.2hrs
Coldest month: July 20.2°C 68.4°F
Wettest month: April 132mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: May 26.8°C 80.2°F
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