Ambato Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Ambato remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently moderate climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in October, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like July.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 6°C (43°F) in October to around 4°C (39°F) during July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Ambato has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1831 mm (72 in) of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, March it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 224 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 79 mm (3.1 in) over 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ambato Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Ambato. While November receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 3.5 hours, March marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 87%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year