Cuenca weather in October

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

#4 of 12 months in Cuenca · #284 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cuenca climate normals — October

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 51°F
Rainfall135 mm / 5.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days24 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight12.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)26🍃 good

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

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Cuenca in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Cuenca?
October in Cuenca: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 24 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Cuenca on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Cuenca in October?
In October, Cuenca averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 10.5°C, with about 135.4 mm of rain over roughly 24.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cuenca in October?
Cuenca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in October.

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