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Hacienda Rumihuaicu, Ecuador has a consistently moderate climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 17°C (63°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
In Hacienda Rumihuaicu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in January to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hacienda Rumihuaicu by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 257 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ecuador. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Hacienda Rumihuaicu's average annual maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually, known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Hacienda Rumihuaicu, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and humidity around 81%, considered very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round, large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Hacienda Rumihuaicu's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Hacienda Rumihuaicu climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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