Cuenca weather in May

Cuenca, Ecuador
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May in Cuenca: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days.

#5 of 12 months in Cuenca · #417 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cuenca climate normals — May

Daytime high17°C / 63°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Rainfall126 mm / 5 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days24 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 53°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)20🍃 good

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

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Cuenca in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Cuenca?
May in Cuenca: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Cuenca on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Cuenca in May?
In May, Cuenca averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 10.9°C, with about 126.4 mm of rain over roughly 23.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cuenca in May?
Cuenca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 20 in May.

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