When to go · Cuenca, Ecuador
Best Time to Visit Cuenca
The sweet spot for Cuenca is September, November and October. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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September, November, October
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
December, August, July
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
April, May
Wettest is April (241mm)
Cuenca weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 164mm | mild, wet |
| Feb | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 188mm | mild, wet |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 197mm | mild, wet |
| Apr | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 241mm | mild, very wet |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 214mm | mild, very wet |
| Jun | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 168mm | mild, wet |
| Jul | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 156mm | mild, wet |
| Aug | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 131mm | mild, wet |
| SepBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 91mm | mild, some rain |
| OctBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 157mm | mild, wet |
| NovBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 107mm | mild, some rain |
| Dec | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 172mm | mild, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Cuenca plans around the seasons for you.