Riobamba Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Riobamba remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently moderate climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C (59°F) in October. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 5°C (41°F) in October to 3°C (37°F) in August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Riobamba has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2074 mm (82 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Riobamba can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 255 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 80 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation spread across 10 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Riobamba Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Riobamba can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of November under a blue sky, with approximately 3.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in March, 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