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Best time to visit Cuenca

Go inJuly–September and November

A beautiful colonial city, easy to walk.

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Cuenca month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
MarchGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilGood21°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MayGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat20°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat19°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat20°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat21°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
OctoberGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGreat21°CWetQuietCheapestIndependence of Cuenca
DecemberGreat21°CWetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Cuenca

  • November🎉 Independence of CuencaEarly November festival.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in April.

The ‘Panama hat’ actually comes from Ecuador, and Cuenca is a centre of the weaving.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Cuenca?

The best time to visit Cuenca is July–September and November. A beautiful colonial city, easy to walk.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Cuenca?

Fares to Cuenca stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Cuenca busiest?

Cuenca rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Cuenca?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C, and July the coolest at 19°C. The wettest period is October–June.

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