Climate - Ambato (Ecuador)

In Ambato (or San Juan de Ambato), there is a temperate, or subtropical mountain climate.
Temperatures are stable, spring-like throughout the year, although they decrease a bit from June to August, when the rains also become lighter, although they remain quite frequent. Fog can form all year round, at night and in the early morning.
The city is located in central Ecuador, in the province of Tungurahua, at 1 degree south latitude, and at an altitude ranging from 2,500 to 2,800 meters (8,200 to 9,200 feet). The airport is at 2,500 meters (8,200 ft).
About 25 km (15 mi) to the southwest is Chimborazo, the highest mountain in Ecuador with its 6.268 meters (20,564 ft). Even closer is the Carihuairazo.

The average temperature of the coldest months (July) is of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F), that of the warmest month (November) is of 16.6 °C (62.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 560 millimeters (22 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (January, July, August) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest ones (March, April) Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 21.5 °C (21.5 °F) in August, September to 25.5 °C (25.5 °F) in February, March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 1815 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Ambato - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 16.4 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (52 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.1 °C (70 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 16 days.
On average, there are 130 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (50.9 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 150 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 145 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

In November, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 16.6 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In December, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).