August · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cuenca in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cuenca in August
Average temperature 12°C, 64 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
7.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Cuenca scores 7.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cuenca is a colonial Andean city in Ecuador, with domed churches, river walks and highland markets.
August in Cuenca — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cuenca in August?
- In August, Cuenca averages 12°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Cuenca?
- August earns a 7.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cuenca in August?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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