Cuenca weather in February (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Curious about the February weather in Cuenca? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Cuenca in February usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Cuenca. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cuenca climate page with graphs.

 

Cuenca, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 204 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 113 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in February

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cuenca in February?

For visitors traveling to Cuenca, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.