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August · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 53/100

Cuenca in August

Fair · 53/100
High / low16° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation25 mm15 wet days
Cloud cover41%monthly average
2.90° S, 79.00° WElevation 2,484 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goCuenca · weather score
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Best timeSep–Nov
August: high / low16° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Cuenca averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 25 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change.

August scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 06:21 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%79%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%82%

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

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August against the year

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Around Cuenca this month

Baños
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Baños

Azuay · 8.1 km W
16°Aug high
15wet days
51score
Baños
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Where to go in August
Puerto Ayora
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Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
25°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Puerto Ayora
La Libertad
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La Libertad

Guayas
23°Aug high
0wet days
93score
La Libertad
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
22°Aug high
0wet days
93score
Salinas
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Santa Elena

Santa Elena
24°Aug high
0wet days
93score
Santa Elena
·Questions

Cuenca in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Cuenca?

August scores 53/100 for Cuenca, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Cuenca in August?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 9°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Cuenca in August?

Cuenca receives about 25 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 15 days.