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Vilcabamba weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Jun–OctBest time to visit

When to go to Vilcabamba

Jun–Oct is drier and sunny, and busiest. Dec–Apr is the rainy season with muddy trails; temperatures stay mild year-round.

Vilcabamba weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
10°15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January25°C77°F14°C57°F58 mm76%Pleasant
February24°C76°F14°C58°F96 mm79%Pleasant
March24°C75°F14°C58°F96 mm80%Pleasant
April24°C76°F14°C57°F64 mm78%Pleasant
May25°C76°F14°C56°F36 mm76%Pleasant
June24°C75°F13°C55°F31 mm74%Pleasant
July24°C75°F13°C55°F26 mm72%Pleasant
August25°C77°F13°C55°F19 mm69%Pleasant
September26°C79°F13°C56°F19 mm67%Pleasant
October26°C78°F14°C56°F40 mm70%Pleasant
November26°C78°F13°C56°F48 mm71%Pleasant
December25°C77°F14°C57°F55 mm74%Pleasant

Best months across Ecuador

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
QuitoJun–SepAug (18°C)
Galápagos IslandsDec–MayMar (29°C)
CuencaJun–SepNov (18°C)
BañosJun–SepOct (21°C)
MontañitaDec–AprJan (30°C)
GuayaquilJun–OctAug (36°C)
OtavaloJun–SepNov (19°C)
MindoJun–SepAug (26°C)
VilcabambaJun–OctSep (26°C)
Puerto LópezJun–SepDec (30°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Vilcabamba?

Jun–Oct. Jun–Oct is drier and sunny, and busiest. Dec–Apr is the rainy season with muddy trails; temperatures stay mild year-round.

When is the rainy season in Vilcabamba?

Rain peaks in February with about 96 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.

What is the hottest month in Vilcabamba?

September, with average highs of 26°C (79°F).

How cold does Vilcabamba get?

The coolest nights are in July, averaging 13°C (55°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.9°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.