Tulcán weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was showers and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (12.0 mm total). Best months for weather: Aug–Sep. Tulcán sits 2958 m (9,705 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 Tulcán, Carchi, Ecuador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.7 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (12.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–SepOff season Mar–May, Nov–Dec
About Tulcán weather
Is it raining in Tulcán right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, 8 PM (12.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Tulcán this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–18° and lows of 6–10°. 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 Tulcán lately?
In the past 7 days, Tulcán had 6 rainy days and 28.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tulcán?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Tulcán weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tulcán?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tulcán is Aug–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in June to 18°C (64°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Tulcán?
November is the wettest month, with about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Tulcán?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F).
Does Tulcán have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 129 mm (5.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months