Cuenca weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 19°C (67°F). Real rain for 10 hours (25.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Aug–Oct. Cuenca sits 2534 m (8,314 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.8 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 10 hours (25.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–OctOff season Mar–Apr
About Cuenca weather
Is it raining in Cuenca right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 19° right now. Real rain for 10 hours (25.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Cuenca this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–21° and lows of 9–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Cuenca lately?
In the past 7 days, Cuenca had 7 rainy days and 60.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cuenca?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cuenca weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cuenca?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cuenca is Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in July to 19°C (65°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Cuenca?
March is the wettest month, with about 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 49 mm (1.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Cuenca?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (65°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F).
Does Cuenca have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 124 mm (4.9 in).
Cuenca weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months