Cuenca Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Cuenca. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Cuenca experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1624 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Cuenca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 204 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 56 mm over 14 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

February, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 14°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Cuenca Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Ecuador

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Cuenca’s average annual precipitation is 1624 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual precipitation is 774 mm, characterized by wet winters and dry summers typical of the Mediterranean climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Cuenca’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Cuenca Climate page.