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Zaruma Weather in October
October in Zaruma brings high temperatures, with daytime highs of 24°C (75°F) and nights around 15°C (59°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 290 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
Rainfall in Zaruma in October
As part of the rainy season, Zaruma sees around 9 days of rain in October, with an average of 290 mm (11 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.
Temperature in Zaruma in October
Zaruma in October gets highs of 24°C (75°F) during the day and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night. The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. At 15°C (59°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Zaruma. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Zaruma Temperature in October
Min Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Max Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
290 mm (11 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Zaruma Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
30-year average (1987-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Zaruma typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 24°C (75°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 16°C (61°F).
Average temperatures in October
Historical weather records for Zaruma in October
Browse day-by-day weather records for Zaruma spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Zaruma historical weather extremes in October
According to our 20 years of weather records for Zaruma, the following extremes were recorded between 2005 and 2025.
- The warmest day in October was on October 25, 2024, with a maximum of 35°C (95°F).
- The coldest October day was on October 17, 2012, with a maximum of 18°C (64°F).
- The coldest night in October in Zaruma was on October 22, 2011, with a minimum of 9°C (48°F).
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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).
What to Wear in Zaruma in October
Pleasant temperatures in October mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
What To Do in Zaruma in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Camping6/10
Zaruma 3-Day Forecast
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