Riobamba Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Riobamba maintains a fairly consistent mild average temperature.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Riobamba remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently moderate climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 15°C in October. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 3°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Riobamba has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2074 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Riobamba can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 255 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 80 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy 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
Sunshine over the year
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. 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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Riobamba in Ecuador
Other facts from our historical weather data:October has an average maximum temperature of 15°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 255 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 80 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 105 hours of sunshine.
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