Riobamba weather in October (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Curious about the October weather in Riobamba? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Riobamba in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

The city usually sees around 98 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 171 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 98 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 Miles).

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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 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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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