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Backpacking Potential

82/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

August, July, September

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Avoid

February, March, April, May, November

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Weather

13°C – 14°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Good For

General Travel

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The best time to visit Cayambe for backpacking is August, July, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For backpacking in Cayambe, August, July, September score highest on this page; April and March rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cayambe

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°79
February
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°118
March
62Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°130
April
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°164
May
67Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°124
June
72Good
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°54
July
79Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°42
August
82Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°20
September
79Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°42
October
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°78
November
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°107
December
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
14°87

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cayambe

When is the best time to visit Cayambe for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Cayambe for backpacking is typically in August, July, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cayambe?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Cayambe, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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