Cuenca
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
New information about the 2026–2027 El Niño weather event is noted in safety and security advisories, alongside localized warnings concerning transit security.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Reported bus hijacks resulting in armed robbery
- Probability of a strong El Niño weather event starting at the end of 2026
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Cuenca month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cuenca are typically August, September and November, with average daytime highs around 19–20°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 20°C), August the coldest (average low 9°C), and April the wettest (about 222 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 10.2 | 167 | 9.8 |
| February | 19.2 | 10.5 | 191 | 9.7 |
| March | 19.1 | 10.4 | 194 | 9.2 |
| April | 18.9 | 10.3 | 222 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.6 | 10.2 | 205 | 9.6 |
| June | 18.0 | 9.6 | 163 | 9.1 |
| July | 17.6 | 9.2 | 130 | 9.2 |
| August | 18.6 | 8.5 | 92 | 10.0 |
| September | 19.5 | 8.7 | 98 | 10.4 |
| October | 19.6 | 9.2 | 152 | 10.3 |
| November | 20.1 | 9.4 | 112 | 10.4 |
| December | 19.5 | 10.0 | 164 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026Past and future events in Cuenca
Upcoming
- Seccionales adelantadas elections
Early sectional elections scheduled for Cuenca.
Previously
- Documented history · 2000
The period from 5000 BCE to 2000 BCE is not well represented in the archeological record.
- Documented history
The period from 5000 BCE to 2000 BCE is not well represented in the archeological record.
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01 · OverviewCuenca, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Cuenca took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Cuenca
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Cuenca
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Cuenca
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Cuenca
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Cuenca
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Cuenca
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01 · Q&AWhere is Cuenca located and what are its coordinates?
Cuenca is situated in Ecuador at geographic coordinates -2.8953, -78.9963, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Cuenca?
Cuenca has a recorded population of approximately 636,996 and observes the America/Guayaquil time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Cuenca?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Cuenca include ES-EC, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cuenca?
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