Ambato, Ecuador experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 27 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Ambato, Ecuador Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ambato, Ecuador. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Annual
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 18°C / 10°C
Feels Like 18°C / 9°C
Rainy Days 27
Rainfall 193 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 86%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 11°C
Hottest Month
18°C
October
Avg Low10°C
Rain27days
Coldest Month
8°C
August
Avg High17°C
Rain20days
Driest Month
20days
August
Avg High17°C
Avg Low8°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
August (Gusts 42)
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:15
Daylight 12h
Sunset 18:18
Live conditions—
Ambato on the map · live conditions
Ambato, Ecuador
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Ecuador
- City
- Ambato
- Population
- 387.3K
- Coordinates
- -1.25°, -78.62°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 28 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 24 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 18°C / 10°C . Feb: 18°C / 11°C . Mar: 18°C / 11°C . Apr: 18°C / 10°C . May: 18°C / 10°C . Jun: 17°C / 9°C . Jul: 16°C / 8°C . Aug: 17°C / 8°C . Sep: 18°C / 9°C . Oct: 18°C / 10°C . Nov: 18°C / 11°C . Dec: 18°C / 10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 199 mm. Feb: 206 mm. Mar: 274 mm. Apr: 235 mm. May: 201 mm. Jun: 195 mm. Jul: 185 mm. Aug: 114 mm. Sep: 122 mm. Oct: 180 mm. Nov: 211 mm. Dec: 192 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 87%. Mar: 88%. Apr: 88%. May: 88%. Jun: 88%. Jul: 87%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 85%. Dec: 86%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 70 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Dec 2025 · 19°C | Oct · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Aug 2025 · 8°C | Aug · 8°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 417 mm | Mar · 274 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 16 km/h | Aug · 12 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 10°C | 18°C / 10°C | 28days (199 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 18°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 27days (206 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 30days (274 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 18°C / 10°C | 18°C / 10°C | 29days (235 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 18°C / 10°C | 18°C / 10°C | 29days (201 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 17°C / 9°C | 16°C / 8°C | 26days (195 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 16°C / 8°C | 16°C / 7°C | 26days (185 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 6.9 High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 17°C / 8°C | 17°C / 7°C | 20days (114 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 83% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 18°C / 9°C | 18°C / 8°C | 21days (122 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 82% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 10°C | 19°C / 9°C | 27days (180 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 84% Humid | 9.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 28days (211 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 85% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 18°C / 10°C | 19°C / 10°C | 28days (192 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 86% Very Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The hottest month in Ambato is October, with average daytime highs of 18°C (65°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ambato is August, with average overnight lows of 8°C (47°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ambato is March, averaging 274mm of precipitation across 30 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Ambato runs through March, April, May, January, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Ambato.
Ambato receives approximately 117 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is September with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Ambato.
The annual average UV index in Ambato is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ambato is 86%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Average wind speeds in Ambato are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Ambato averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 89%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Ambato is 11°C (52°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ambato has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ambato ranges from 9°C (48°F) to 18°C (64°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Ambato, with a climate score of 5.8/10. Consider visiting during — instead for better conditions.
For June in Ambato, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 17°C (62°F) and 26 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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