When is the best time to go to Cuenca?

When is the best time to go to Cuenca? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Cuenca are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
  • The coldest months are June, July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March


Annual weather in Cuenca

For full information about the climate and weather in Cuenca a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 49°F/63°F
14.4in
February 50°F/63°F
15in
March 47°F/63°F
16.7in
April 47°F/63°F
13in
May 43°F/63°F
9.5in
June 41°F/61°F
4.9in
July 41°F/61°F
4.6in
August 41°F/63°F
3in
September 45°F/65°F
4.2in
October 47°F/65°F
10.9in
November 49°F/65°F
13.1in
December 50°F/63°F
13in


Weather and climate in Cuenca

Cuenca enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Cuenca is 63°F (ranging from 61°F in july to 65°F in october). Annual rainfall is 122in, with a minimum of 3in in august and a maximum of 16.7in in march.
  • From january to april the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 63°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 13in each month.
  • Between may and august the climate is passable, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 74°F and it rains in september about 4.2in.
  • In the month of october the climate is unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 65°F and it rains about 38% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and it rains about 49% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cuenca

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cuenca: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cuenca

Find out when Cuenca has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Cuenca

  • Very low season in Cuenca
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June.
  • Low season in Cuenca
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, May, July and September.
  • High season in Cuenca
    The number of visitors to Cuenca is high in: January, February and April.
  • Peak season in Cuenca
    The largest number of tourists visiting Cuenca is during: August, October, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Cuenca month by month



Best time for low prices in Cuenca

Average prices of hotels in Cuenca month by month

Generally, September is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cuenca. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Cuenca

On average, it costs $ 59 per day to hire a car in Cuenca. This price varies by $ 47 depending on the month. In may, hiring a car costs an average of $ 35 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 82.

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