Climate Insights for Ambato
Tungurahua, Ecuador
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
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
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
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.