Sangay National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in October.

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Riobamba Guamote Macas

Planning a journey to Sangay National Park, Ecuador this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Sangay National Park in October

Sangay National Park, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. October in Sangay National Park generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Riobamba at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Macas at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Macas and 4°C (39°F) in Riobamba.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sangay National Park, Ecuador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Guamote with an average of 153 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Macas with 238 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Riobamba receives about 98 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Sangay National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sangay National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Riobamba)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March15°C (59°F) April15°C (59°F) May15°C (59°F) This monthJune14°C (57°F) July14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October15°C (59°F) November15°C (59°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sangay National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sangay National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sangay National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Sangay National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in Sangay National Park (October)

Riobamba

In October Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
98 hours
98 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Riobamba →

Guamote

In October Guamote generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
153 mm (6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Guamote →

Macas

In October Macas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
295 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Macas →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sangay National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Riobamba 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Guamote 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 153 mm (6 in)
Macas 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)

Sangay National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in October?

October in Sangay National Park, Ecuador brings unpleasant weather. In Riobamba, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Sangay National Park, Ecuador in October?

In Riobamba, the average daytime high in October is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Sangay National Park, Ecuador get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Sangay National Park, Ecuador peaks during October. Riobamba averages roughly 171 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador due to the typically unpleasant weather in Riobamba.

On average, the best time to visit Sangay National Park, Ecuador is in August with generally tolerable weather in Riobamba. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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