Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 59° | 58 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 79 mm |
| March | 15° / 59° | 98 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 103 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 59 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 48 mm |
| July | 13° / 56° | 39 mm |
| August | 13° / 56° | 34 mm |
| September | 14° / 58° | 49 mm |
| October | 15° / 58° | 74 mm |
| November | 15° / 58° | 76 mm |
| December | 15° / 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.