Climate of Riobamba, Chimborazo, Ecuador
Point-value climate at Riobamba (Chimborazo, Ecuador). Population approximately 172,464.
Located in Chimborazo, Ecuador, Riobamba has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 172,464. Monthly average temperatures range from 13°C / 55.4°F in July to 14.4°C / 57.9°F in November, with rainfall varying from 27 mm / 1.1 in (August) to 72 mm / 2.8 in (March) — about 582 mm / 22.9 in across the year. Riobamba is the capital of Chimborazo. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riobamba's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, May, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1°C57.4°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 14.2°C57.6°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| March | 14.1°C57.4°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| April | 14.2°C57.6°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| May | 14.1°C57.4°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 13.4°C56.1°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 13°C55.4°F | 28 mm1.1″ | — |
| August | 13.2°C55.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| September | 13.5°C56.3°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| October | 14.1°C57.4°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 14.4°C57.9°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| December | 14.3°C57.7°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riobamba?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, May, December. Riobamba's warmest month is November at an average of 14.4°C / 57.9°F, and its driest month is August with about 27 mm / 1.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Riobamba?
Riobamba, in Chimborazo, Ecuador, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 13°C / 55.4°F in July to 14.4°C / 57.9°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 582 mm / 22.9 in, with the wettest month being March (72 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest August (27 mm / 1.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Riobamba in November?
The average temperature in Riobamba in November is 14.4°C / 57.9°F, with rainfall of about 51 mm / 2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Riobamba?
The driest month in Riobamba is August, with about 27 mm / 1.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 13.2°C / 55.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Riobamba?
The wettest month in Riobamba is March, with approximately 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall.