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Ambato Climate by Month

Ambato has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Ambato remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently moderate climate. Average daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in October, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like August. At night, temperatures typically average around 4°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Ambato has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1831 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, March receives heavy rainfall, averaging 224 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 79 mm over 12 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (70 KM, 43 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Ambato in Ecuador

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Ambato?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Ambato?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Ambato?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Ambato?
    March tops the wettest month list with 224 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Ambato?
    August is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Ambato?
    November is the sunniest month with an average of 105 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Ambato

    Thu   Dec 12
    21°C | 10°C
    SE 11 km/h
    2.9 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Fri   Dec 13
    21°C | 11°C
    SE 11 km/h
    9.8 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    21°C | 9°C
    SE 11 km/h
    6.2 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder