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February is a wet month in Cuenca

Climate Overview

Cuenca, Ecuador in February has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 25 days this month, totalling around 208 mm.

This month falls at the end of Summer.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout February, with daily highs around 18°C (64°F).

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the first third tends to be drier.

Expect around 9.0h of sunshine at the start of February, decreasing to 7.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 19th, averaging 18.3°C (65°F).

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Monthly February Averages

Temperature
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
25 days · 208 mm
Sunshine
8.2h / day
Humidity
88% — Very Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
E (99°)
Gusts
35 km/h
Daylight
12.2 h
Cloud Cover
91%
Clear Sky Days
0
UV Index
8.9 — Very High
Dew Point
13°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 62%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:26
Daylight 12.2h
Sunset 18:38

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for February have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
25days (177 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
February
Wet
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
25days (208 mm) Wet
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
8.9 Very High
March
Wet
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
29days (220 mm) Wet
Sun
7.6h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
8.9 Very High
April
Wet
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
27days (182 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
8.7 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
24days (120 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
7.2 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
20days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
6 High
July best
Wet
Temp
16°C / 9°C
Feels Like
14°C / 7°C
Rain
18days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
5.6 High
August best
Good
Temp
17°C / 9°C
Feels Like
15°C / 7°C
Rain
14days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
9.9h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
7.3 Very High
September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 8°C
Rain
15days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 10°C
Rain
23days (142 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
8.9 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
26days (197 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
8.8 Very High
December
Wet
Temp
18°C / 11°C
Feels Like
18°C / 11°C
Rain
26days (201 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
8.5 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 18°C / 11°C 18°C / 11°C 25days (177 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.4 Very High Wet View Details
February 18°C / 12°C 18°C / 11°C 25days (208 mm) Wet 8.2h Good 88% Very Muggy 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
March 18°C / 12°C 18°C / 11°C 29days (220 mm) Wet 7.6h Good 89% Very Muggy 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
April 18°C / 11°C 18°C / 11°C 27days (182 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 89% Very Muggy 8.7 Very High Wet View Details
May 17°C / 11°C 17°C / 10°C 24days (120 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 88% Very Muggy 7.2 Very High Wet View Details
June 16°C / 10°C 15°C / 8°C 20days (93 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 88% Very Muggy 6 High Wet View Details
July best 16°C / 9°C 14°C / 7°C 18days (92 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 88% Very Muggy 5.6 High Wet View Details
August best 17°C / 9°C 15°C / 7°C 14days (60 mm) Wet 9.9h Good 84% Humid 7.3 Very High Good View Details
September best 18°C / 9°C 17°C / 8°C 15days (64 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 81% Humid 7.4 Very High Good View Details
October 18°C / 11°C 18°C / 10°C 23days (142 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 84% Humid 8.9 Very High Wet View Details
November 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 11°C 26days (197 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 85% Humid 8.8 Very High Wet View Details
December 18°C / 11°C 18°C / 11°C 26days (201 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 86% Very Muggy 8.5 Very High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

February is typically wet for visiting Cuenca, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and around 25 rainy days. Cuenca, Ecuador in February has mild conditions, with highs averaging 18°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain f
Cuenca typically sees around 25 rainy days in February with 208 mm (8.2 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Cuenca during February are cool at around 12°C (53°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F) in February, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
February is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Cuenca. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Cuenca during February is 9 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Cuenca gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in February, with around 8 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Cuenca during February based on 10-year climate averages.

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