When is the best time to go to Riobamba?

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

  • The coldest months are August and September
  • The rainiest months are February, March and April


Annual weather in Riobamba

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

Month
January 41°F/59°F
16.1in
February 43°F/59°F
19.1in
March 41°F/59°F
22.8in
April 41°F/59°F
21.4in
May 41°F/59°F
15.4in
June 38°F/58°F
10.1in
July 40°F/58°F
6.7in
August 38°F/59°F
4.8in
September 38°F/61°F
6.8in
October 40°F/61°F
15.2in
November 41°F/61°F
17.7in
December 41°F/59°F
15.7in


Weather and climate in Riobamba

Riobamba enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Riobamba is 59°F (ranging from 58°F in july to 61°F in november). Annual rainfall is 171.5in, with a minimum of 4.8in in august and a maximum of 22.8in in march.
  • From january to june the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 67°F.
  • From july to october the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains in october about 15.2in.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 43°F in average and, in december, 23 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Riobamba

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Riobamba: 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 Riobamba

Find out when Riobamba 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 Riobamba

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

Figure: Visitor index for Riobamba month by month



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