Climate Insights for Riobamba

The climate in Riobamba is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,592 mm of precipitation falls per year. Riobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Riobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Riobamba is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 62.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Riobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Riobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Riobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 16°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Riobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 61°F. September 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.

Riobamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,592 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 242 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 38 mm. That's 204 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.Riobamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.5 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.5 in. That's 8 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.

Riobamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 8km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Riobamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Riobamba 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 Riobamba 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.