Climate Insights for Tulcán

The climate in Tulcán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2,681 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tulcán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tulcán sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tulcán is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 105.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Tulcán receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tulcán sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Tulcán has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November 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 6°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Tulcán has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 52°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 49°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Tulcán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,681 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 223 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 295 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 106 mm. That's 189 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.Tulcán is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.6 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4.2 in. That's 7.4 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.

Tulcán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Tulcán is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tulcán 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 Tulcán 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.