Riobamba weather in October (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Will it be warm or cold in Riobamba this October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Riobamba includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Riobamba in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 171 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 98 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright 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).

Where to go in Ecuador in October

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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