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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 49/100

Cuenca in April

Mixed · 49/100
High / low17° / 10°daily averages
Precipitation109 mm21 wet days
Cloud cover60%monthly average
2.90° S, 79.00° WElevation 2,484 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goCuenca · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49April
Best timeSep–Nov
April: high / low17° / 10°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Cuenca averages daytime highs of 17° and night-time lows of 10° — cool weather by day. Expect around 109 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 60%.

Temperatures are much the same as in March, and May brings little change.

April scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Cuenca. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 18:18 local time, giving 12 h 03 min of daylight. Days shorten by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 49/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%86%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%50%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Cuenca this month

Baños
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Baños

Azuay · 8.1 km W
16°Apr high
21wet days
43score
Baños
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Ecuador's best in April

Where to go in April
Puerto Ayora
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Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
29°Apr high
9wet days
60score
Puerto Ayora
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
25°Apr high
15wet days
59score
Salinas
La Libertad
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3

La Libertad

Guayas
26°Apr high
15wet days
57score
La Libertad
Macas
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Macas

Morona-Santiago Province
25°Apr high
24wet days
54score
Macas
·Questions

Cuenca in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Cuenca?

April scores 49/100 for Cuenca, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 17°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Cuenca in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and night-time lows 10°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Cuenca in April?

Cuenca receives about 109 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 21 days.