Riobamba weather in April (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Riobamba during April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Riobamba typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Riobamba in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 230 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Riobamba. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, 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 Riobamba climate page with graphs.

 

Riobamba, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 230 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 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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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 Riobamba in April?

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 April.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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