Otavalo weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was drizzle and 16°C (61°F). Real rain for 8 hours (14.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jul–Oct. Otavalo sits 2524 m (8,281 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 Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 1.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 8 hours (14.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–OctOff season Mar–May
About Otavalo weather
Is it raining in Otavalo right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 16° right now. Real rain for 8 hours (14.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Otavalo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–22° 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 Otavalo lately?
In the past 7 days, Otavalo had 7 rainy days and 40.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Otavalo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Otavalo weather by month
When is the best time to visit Otavalo?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Otavalo is Jul–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in July to 15°C (60°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Otavalo?
April is the wettest month, with about 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Otavalo?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 15°C (60°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 5°C (40°F).
Does Otavalo have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months