Otavalo weather in April (Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Otavalo during April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Otavalo generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Otavalo in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 266 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. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 131 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Otavalo. September typically offers the best circumstances. While February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otavalo, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 266 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 131 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in April

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in April 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 Otavalo in April?

For visitors traveling to Otavalo, 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 April.

Swimming
6/10
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.