Climate Insights for Cuenca
Azuay, Ecuador
Climate Overview
The climate in Cuenca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,811 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cuenca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cuenca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cuenca is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 71.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Cuenca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cuenca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Cuenca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 16°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 11°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Cuenca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 61°F. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 53°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 49°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cuenca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,811 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 225 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 64 mm. That's 161 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Cuenca is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 8.9 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.5 in. That's 6.3 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Cuenca 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 12km/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 6km/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 11km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Cuenca 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 7mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuenca 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 Cuenca 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.