Climate Insights for Gualaceo

Gualaceo, Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador

Hottest
March
16°C peak
Coldest
August
5°C low
Wettest
March
220mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gualaceo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1663mm of precipitation falls per year. Gualaceo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gualaceo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Feb Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Mar Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Apr Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° May Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jul Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Aug Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Dec Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

Gualaceo 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.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 174mm Feb Precipitation: 189mm Mar Precipitation: 220mm Apr Precipitation: 180mm May Precipitation: 114mm Jun Precipitation: 95mm Jul Precipitation: 82mm Aug Precipitation: 54mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Nov Precipitation: 179mm Dec Precipitation: 185mm
Precipitation

Gualaceo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1663mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 139mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 220mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 54mm. That's 166mm 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

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Gualaceo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

1 day until Autumn

It is currently winter in Gualaceo, which began on June 21, 2026. Gualaceo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 547mm across the season with a monthly average of 182mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 514mm across the season with a monthly average of 171mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 231mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gualaceo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C
15 °C
11 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Feb
8 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
16 °C
12 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Aug
5 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Sep
6 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
13 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
179 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
16 °C
11 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
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