AI-generatedCuenca, Ecuador at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 19°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 1,335 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,484 m
Climate in Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca, Ecuador has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. November is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Cuenca, Ecuador is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 5.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cuenca, Ecuador
The best time to visit Cuenca, Ecuador is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 207 mm.
Cuenca, Ecuador through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cuenca, Ecuador in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Ecuador in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Ecuador in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 18–19 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Cuenca, Ecuador in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–17 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:5718:07
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:44–06:24 · evening 17:39–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 18:19–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Cuenca, Ecuador compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 19° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.2 h |
What is the weather like in Cuenca, Ecuador in October?
In October, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 10 min05:57 – 18:07
- UV index
- 17 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 78 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cuenca, Ecuador
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September has the better holiday weather in Cuenca, Ecuador: score 85 against 62. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 85better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 5.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 113 mm | 27 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cuenca, Ecuador month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January18° · 4.3 h
In January, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in January54February18° · 4.1 h
In February, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in February53March19° · 3.8 h
In March, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 182 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in March58April18° · 4.2 h
In April, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in April69May18° · 4.7 h
In May, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in May76June17° · 5.1 h
In June, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in June80July16° · 5.3 h
In July, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in July84August17° · 5.5 h
In August, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in August85September18° · 5.4 h
In September, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in September62October19° · 4.8 h
In October, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in October55November19° · 4.4 h
In November, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in November54December18° · 4.3 h
In December, Cuenca, Ecuador is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 207 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cuenca, Ecuador in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cuenca, Ecuador
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (8°), the warmest in March (11°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 18° | 11° | 4.3 h | 20 | 194 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 18° | 11° | 4.1 h | 19 | 185 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 19° | 11° | 3.8 h | 20 | 182 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 18° | 11° | 4.2 h | 16 | 124 |
| MayMay | 69 | 18° | 10° | 4.7 h | 12 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 17° | 9° | 5.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 16° | 8° | 5.3 h | 4 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 17° | 8° | 5.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 18° | 9° | 5.4 h | 5 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 19° | 10° | 4.8 h | 15 | 113 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 19° | 10° | 4.4 h | 18 | 176 |
| DecemberDec | 54 | 18° | 10° | 4.3 h | 20 | 207 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Cuenca, Ecuador
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Cuenca, Ecuador, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Cuenca, Ecuador: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cuenca, Ecuador has about 15 rainy days with 113 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cuenca, Ecuador
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 17 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 17).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Cuenca, Ecuador
How breezy and how cloudy Cuenca, Ecuador is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cuenca, Ecuador typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Cuenca, Ecuador: mostly cloudy, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Cuenca, Ecuador
Weather for your travel dates
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Cuenca, Ecuador in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cuenca, Ecuador has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 18 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,470 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Cuenca vs Guayaquil
In October Cuenca has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs 40). During the day Guayaquil is 10 °C warmer than Cuenca. Guayaquil gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Cuenca | Guayaquil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 29° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Nov |
Through the year
Ecuador in October: the best places
In October, Cuenca ranks 4 of 7 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Cuenca, Ecuador
When is the best time to visit Cuenca, Ecuador?
The best time to visit Cuenca, Ecuador is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cuenca, Ecuador?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Cuenca, Ecuador?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 207 mm. The driest month is August with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cuenca, Ecuador get?
Cuenca, Ecuador gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.5 hours a day; in March there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Cuenca, Ecuador in?
Cuenca, Ecuador is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cuenca, Ecuador?
A nonstop flight from London to Cuenca, Ecuador takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cuenca, Ecuador?
Cuenca, Ecuador has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 70, summer holidays 83, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 54.