Weather radar Cuenca
Real-time precipitation radar · Azuay · Ecuador
Cuenca climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cuenca shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 19.7° | 20° | 20.3° | 20.2° | 19.6° | 18.4° | 17.4° | 18.3° | 19.2° | 20.1° | 20.3° | 20.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 12.5° | 12.8° | 12.6° | 12.6° | 12.4° | 11.2° | 10.3° | 10° | 10.6° | 11.7° | 12.4° | 12.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 184 | 219 | 241 | 189 | 131 | 89 | 101 | 63 | 66 | 158 | 183 | 205 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 272 | 225 | 222 | 227 | 266 | 265 | 290 | 303 | 302 | 279 | 280 | 290 |
| Humidity | 85% | 87% | 86% | 85% | 86% | 85% | 87% | 83% | 80% | 83% | 83% | 83% |
Best time to visit Cuenca
The best time to visit Cuenca is typically August. In this month the average high is 18.3°C, precipitation is 63 mm and sunshine duration is 303 hours. The annual average high is 19.5°C, total annual precipitation is 1829 mm (282 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3221 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cuenca
How up to date is the weather radar for Cuenca?
The weather radar for Cuenca is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cuenca?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cuenca: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cuenca?
The thunderstorm potential for Cuenca is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cuenca.
What is the climate like in Cuenca?
Cuenca has an annual average high of 19.5°C. The warmest month is March (avg high 20.3°C), the coldest August (avg low 10°C). The wettest month is March with 241 mm, the driest August with 63 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1829 mm (282 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3221 hours.