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Cuenca
Visit in September — score 59/100 · avg high 69°F · 12 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37 | 57° | 70° | 47° | 23 | 93 | 12.2h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 36 | 57° | 69° | 48° | 26 | 104 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 38 | 57° | 69° | 49° | 31 | 127 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 34 | 56° | 68° | 47° | 29 | 116 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 34 | 55° | 67° | 46° | 23 | 91 | 11.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 31 | 53° | 65° | 44° | 20 | 81 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| July | 47 | 53° | 66° | 43° | 14 | 55 | 11.8h | High | Average |
| August | 50 | 54° | 67° | 43° | 13 | 52 | 11.9h | High | Average |
| September | 59 | 55° | 69° | 44° | 12 | 47 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 44 | 57° | 71° | 46° | 20 | 78 | 12.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 45 | 58° | 72° | 47° | 21 | 82 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 45 | 57° | 70° | 47° | 21 | 82 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Cuenca (September, October, November) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 46°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 59/100.
Summer
- Score
- 39/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 23/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cuenca (December, January, February) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 48°F, with about 23 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 39/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 45/100.
Fall
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cuenca (March, April, May) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 47°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 38/100.
Winter
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 66°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 16/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Cuenca (June, July, August) brings average highs of 66°F and lows of 43°F, with about 16 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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