Baños, Ecuador - Weather and Climate
Baños, Ecuador, is located in the Southern Hemisphere, meaning its seasons are the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere. The coldest months are typically July and August, while the peak of summer falls in December and January.
Baños sits at an altitude where the climate remains pleasant year-round. Temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year, almost always staying above 16°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Baños temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in November to a moderate 16°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 6°C in August.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Baños experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2723 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, March, sees around 286 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, August, still receives a respectable 147 mm of rainfall.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Baños, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 3.5 hours in November. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 1.7 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Forecast for Baños
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Baños in Ecuador
Baños has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 15°C and 18°C. The average rainfall figures in Baños are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose November which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
November has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 286 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 147 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 105 hours of sunshine.
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