Ambato weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Real rain for 7 hours (13.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Ambato sits 2602 m (8,537 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 Ambato, Tungurahua Province, Ecuador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 96%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (13.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Feb–Apr
About Ambato weather
Is it raining in Ambato right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (13.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Ambato this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 18–22° 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 Ambato lately?
In the past 7 days, Ambato had 7 rainy days and 78.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ambato?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Ambato weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ambato?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ambato is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in June to 17°C (63°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Ambato?
April is the wettest month, with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 52 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Ambato?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Ambato have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug–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