The climate of Riobamba in October is humid. An average of 386 mm precipitation is recorded over 30 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 172 mm is recorded over 27 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Riobamba in October, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 16°C, while the minimum falls to about 4°C. The month's average temperature is 10°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Riobamba in October: 24°C as a maximum in 2018 and -1°C as a minimum in 2020. We can expect about 6 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 19% of the month.
In October, the days last on average 12:09 in Riobamba. The sun rises around 05:56 and sets around 18:05.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of October is generally not recommended for traveling to Riobamba in Ecuador.
In October, the most favorable activities in Riobamba are: Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Riobamba in October: Hiking and trekking.
