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Cuenca Climate

Cuenca is a city in Ecuador (02) with a population of about 636,996. Its average annual temperature is 14.4°C (58°F), with roughly 786 mm of rain per year.

14.4°C

Avg Temp

786

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Cuenca Climate

Cuenca has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F) and receives about 786 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

14.4°C

Avg Temp

786

Precip (mm/yr)

Feb

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Cuenca — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January15° / 59°58 mm
February15° / 59°79 mm
March15° / 59°98 mm
April15° / 59°103 mm
May15° / 58°59 mm
June14° / 57°48 mm
July13° / 56°39 mm
August13° / 56°34 mm
September14° / 58°49 mm
October15° / 58°74 mm
November15° / 58°76 mm
December15° / 59°69 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Cuenca

The most comfortable months to visit Cuenca are typically January, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 21°C high). The coldest is July (near 8°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Cuenca are typically January, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Cuenca, Ecuador has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C and about 786 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.

In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Cuenca average about 21°C (70°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.