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

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Otavalo. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Otavalo has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2030 mm of rainfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

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

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, April receives substantial rainfall, averaging 266 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 48 mm over 9 rainy days.

April, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C and receives 131 hours of sunshine. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 19°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Otavalo 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

Otavalo’s average annual precipitation is 2030 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 511 mm of annual precipitation, with dry summers and wet winters.

Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.

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

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

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