- Rain mm/yr
- 1,624
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.climate-data.org, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Afternoon rain is common even during dry months; expect brief downpours rather than all-day rain.
- June–August is genuinely the best window for dry, sunny days—highest sunshine hours and lowest rainfall.
- Pack layers: daytime highs 14–16°C (57–61°F) feel cool, and nights can drop to 5°C (41°F).
- No seasonal extremes: stable temperatures year-round mean no harsh winters or scorching summers.
- Plan outdoor activities for Jul–Sep; rainy season (Jan–Apr) increases cloud cover and afternoon showers.
Rainfall
- Pattern
- High rainfall year-round, especially Dec–Apr; lower Jan–May sees second wet peak in Mar–Apr. Driest period Jun–Aug.
- Driest Mm
- 56
- Wettest Mm
- 204
- Driest Month
- August
- Wettest Month
- February
- Annual Total Mm
- 1624
- Annual Total Inches
- 64
Snowfall
None. Cuenca experiences no snow despite high elevation due to tropical latitude.
Best Months
Best Months
- June
- July
- August
- September
Worst Months
Worst Months
- January
- February
- March
- April
- November
- December
Elevation Note
Located at 2,560 meters (8,400 ft) in Andean valley; stable, mild climate year-round despite altitude.
Temperature Range
- Coldest Month
- July
- Coldest Celsius
- 13.5
- Peak Warmth Month
- February
- Coldest Fahrenheit
- 56.3
- Peak Warmth Celsius
- 17.6
- Daytime Highs Celsius
- 14–16
- Nighttime Lows Celsius
- 5–8
- Peak Warmth Fahrenheit
- 63.7
- Daytime Highs Fahrenheit
- 57–61
- Nighttime Lows Fahrenheit
- 41–46
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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