When is the best time to go to Riobamba

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Riobamba 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

Riobamba January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 37mm 5.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in January in Riobamba is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the summer in Riobamba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Riobamba weather in January »

February

Riobamba February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 63mm 4.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Riobamba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 63mm 2.5 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in February »

March

Riobamba March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 78mm 4.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Riobamba is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Riobamba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 78mm 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in March »

April

Riobamba April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 91mm 4.3hrs 12.8hrs

Riobamba's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Riobamba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 91mm 3.6 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in April »

May

Riobamba May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 64mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Riobamba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 64mm 2.5 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.

Riobamba weather in May »

June

Riobamba June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 82mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Riobamba during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Riobamba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Riobamba with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in June »

July

Riobamba July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 54mm 5.8hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Riobamba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 54mm 2.1 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in July »

August

Riobamba August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 48mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Riobamba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 48mm 1.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in August »

September

Riobamba September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 55mm 5.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Riobamba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 55mm 2.2 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 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in September »

October

Riobamba October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 65mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Riobamba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 65mm 2.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in October »

November

Riobamba November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 63mm 5.4hrs 12.9hrs

November in Riobamba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

November is in the spring in Riobamba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 63mm 2.5 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in November »

December

Riobamba December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 50mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Riobamba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Riobamba with around 50mm 2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Riobamba weather in December »

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Riobamba weather stats

Riobamba weather statistics
Hottest month: December 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: January 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 5.8hrs
Coldest month: July 17.9°C 64.2°F
Wettest month: April 91mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: February 25.5°C 77.9°F
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