Best Time to Visit Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador
Ibarra is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Ibarra for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–September and December–January; the wetter half falls in February–April and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 16.2°C / 61.2°F in January to 16.5°C / 61.7°F in May, with rainfall from 21 mm / 0.8 in (July) to 94 mm / 3.7 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ibarra's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 16.3°C61.3°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.3°C61.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.3°C61.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.5°C61.7°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ibarra?
The best time to visit Ibarra for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 16.5°C / 61.7°F, and the driest is July with about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ibarra's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ibarra?
The rainy season at Ibarra, Imbabura runs through February–April and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 63 mm / 2.5 in. The wettest single month is April (94 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Ibarra?
The driest month in Ibarra is July, averaging about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 16.3°C / 61.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ibarra?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ibarra — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 94 mm / 3.7 in in April, and the coldest month averages 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
Is Ibarra climate different from Ecuador overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ibarra figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ecuador figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ibarra specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.