Cuenca weather in October (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Looking to travel to Cuenca in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Cuenca in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cuenca, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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