Climate of Tulcán, Carchi, Ecuador
Point-value climate at Tulcán (Carchi, Ecuador). Population approximately 83,000.
Located in Carchi, Ecuador, Tulcán has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 83,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 10.3°C / 50.5°F in July to 11.8°C / 53.2°F in April, with rainfall varying from 43 mm / 1.7 in (August) to 132 mm / 5.2 in (April) — about 1078 mm / 42.4 in across the year. Tulcán is the capital of Carchi. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tulcán's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5°C52.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| February | 11.5°C52.7°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| March | 11.6°C52.9°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| April | 11.8°C53.2°F | 132 mm5.2″ | — |
| May | 11.6°C52.9°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 10.9°C51.6°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 10.3°C50.5°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| August | 10.5°C50.9°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 10.9°C51.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| October | 11.5°C52.7°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| November | 11.7°C53.1°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| December | 11.5°C52.7°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tulcán?
Tulcán does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Tulcán's warmest month is April at an average of 11.8°C / 53.2°F, and its driest month is August with about 43 mm / 1.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Tulcán?
Tulcán, in Carchi, Ecuador, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 10.3°C / 50.5°F in July to 11.8°C / 53.2°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1078 mm / 42.4 in, with the wettest month being April (132 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest August (43 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Tulcán in April?
The average temperature in Tulcán in April is 11.8°C / 53.2°F, with rainfall of about 132 mm / 5.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Tulcán?
The driest month in Tulcán is August, with about 43 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 10.5°C / 50.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Tulcán?
The wettest month in Tulcán is April, with approximately 132 mm / 5.2 in of average monthly rainfall.