Cuenca weather in August

Cuenca, Ecuador
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August in Cuenca: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Cuenca · #300 of 897 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cuenca climate normals — August

Daytime high17°C / 62°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Rainfall67 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days15 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 49°F
Sunshine9.8 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cuenca in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Cuenca?
August in Cuenca: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Cuenca on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Cuenca in August?
In August, Cuenca averages a daily high of 16.5°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 67.1 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cuenca in August?
Cuenca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in August.

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