Climate Insights for Ambato

Tungurahua, Ecuador

Hottest
October
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
August
3°C low37°F low
Wettest
March
245 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ambato is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,446 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 245 mm of rainfall. Ambato sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ambato is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 56.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Ambato sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°FebMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°MarMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°AprMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°JunMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°JulMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 4°AugMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 3°SepMax: 16°Average: 9°Min: 3°OctMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°NovMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°DecMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 59°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 40°FJulMax: 57°FAverage: 46°FMin: 38°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 48°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 61°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°F
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Min

Ambato sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 16°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 10°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ambato sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 61°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 49°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 157mmFebPrecipitation: 187mmMarPrecipitation: 245mmAprPrecipitation: 165mmMayPrecipitation: 81mmJunPrecipitation: 62mmJulPrecipitation: 45mmAugPrecipitation: 28mmSepPrecipitation: 35mmOctPrecipitation: 112mmNovPrecipitation: 172mmDecPrecipitation: 157mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.2inFebPrecipitation: 7.4inMarPrecipitation: 9.7inAprPrecipitation: 6.5inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSepPrecipitation: 1.4inOctPrecipitation: 4.4inNovPrecipitation: 6.8inDecPrecipitation: 6.2in
Precipitation

Ambato is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,446 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 245 mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 28 mm. That's 218 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ambato is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.6 in of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.1 in. That's 8.6 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 11km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ambato is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Ambato is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambato based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambato based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
15 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C43 °F
15 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
245 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
7 km/h4 mph
165 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C42 °F
15 °C59 °F
8 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
4 °C40 °F
14 °C58 °F
10 km/h6 mph
62 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
4 °C38 °F
14 °C57 °F
11 km/h7 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
15 °C59 °F
11 km/h7 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
16 °C61 °F
7 km/h4 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
172 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in