When is the best time to go to Otavalo?

When is the best time to go to Otavalo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Otavalo are January, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • The coldest months are June, July and August
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, April, May, November and December


Annual weather in Otavalo

For full information about the climate and weather in Otavalo a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 45°F/67°F
17.2in
February 47°F/67°F
18.5in
March 45°F/67°F
21.3in
April 47°F/67°F
21.3in
May 45°F/68°F
17.1in
June 43°F/67°F
9.3in
July 43°F/67°F
5.4in
August 43°F/68°F
4.4in
September 43°F/70°F
7.6in
October 45°F/68°F
15.9in
November 45°F/67°F
20in
December 45°F/67°F
18.4in


Weather and climate in Otavalo

Otavalo enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Otavalo is 67°F (ranging from 67°F in december to 70°F in september). Annual rainfall is 176.3in, with a minimum of 4.4in in august and a maximum of 21.3in in april.
  • From january to june the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 67°F.
  • Between the months of july and september the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 79°F and you can expect to have 7.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 67°F.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Otavalo

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Otavalo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Otavalo

Find out when Otavalo has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Otavalo

  • Very low season in Otavalo
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April and May.
  • Low season in Otavalo
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: June, September, October and November.
  • High season in Otavalo
    The number of visitors to Otavalo is high in: January, February, July and December.
  • Peak season in Otavalo
    The largest number of tourists visiting Otavalo is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Otavalo month by month



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