Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Riobamba
Ecuador · South America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 44°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
31%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain21%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday67°F
Rain41%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain20%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening58°F
Rain5%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 51 | 6.1 | 24 | 9.6 | 83 |
| Feb | 69 | 52 | 8.4 | 27 | 9.2 | 84 |
| Mar | 68 | 52 | 10.8 | 30 | 8.5 | 86 |
| Apr | 69 | 52 | 8.7 | 28 | 9.0 | 86 |
| May | 70 | 52 | 5.8 | 24 | 9.7 | 84 |
| Jun | 68 | 50 | 3.5 | 19 | 10.1 | 82 |
| Jul | 68 | 49 | 2.8 | 15 | 10.5 | 78 |
| Aug | 70 | 48 | 1.6 | 10 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Sep | 72 | 49 | 1.9 | 13 | 10.8 | 71 |
| Oct | 70 | 51 | 6.4 | 26 | 10.0 | 80 |
| Nov | 69 | 52 | 6.3 | 25 | 9.7 | 83 |
| Dec | 69 | 52 | 4.8 | 22 | 9.8 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology