Cuenca Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Cuenca’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Ecuador.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Year-round, Cuenca experiences a consistently moderate climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a mild 16°C in January. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a mild 14°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 5°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Cuenca by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. January, the city’s warmest month, experiences 155 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s coldest month, sees about 56 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 186 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Ecuador Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Cuenca Temperatures Compared World Wide
Cuenca’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Cuenca. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Cuenca’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Cuenca climate page.
Current temperature in Cuenca
