Otavalo weather in October (Ecuador)

What should you pack for a trip to Otavalo in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Otavalo typically includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Otavalo in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Otavalo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 177 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in October

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

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Otavalo.

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