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Zaruma Weather in April

Zaruma in April

The short of it: Zaruma in April averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 18 °C (64 °F), with 179 mm (7.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 18° · rain 179 mm · daylight 12 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Zaruma an average April high of 28°, a low of 18° and some 179 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 179 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 2 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Zaruma runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Portovelo, 3 km to the SSW, is 2° warmer by day.

April in Zaruma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 135 mm less rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 2 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PortoveloEl Oro3 km SSW30°19°164 mm
PiñasEl Oro8 km W27°17°180 mm
BalsasEl Oro25 km WSW29°18°174 mm
MarcabelíEl Oro35 km WSW30°19°136 mm
CatacochaLoja40 km S25°14°134 mm
CatamayoLoja43 km SE29°18°133 mm
PasajeEl Oro46 km NNW32°22°86 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro47 km NW32°22°70 mm

The Almanac · Zaruma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 179 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Zaruma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°17°161 mm7 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
February28°18°235 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°18°314 mm6 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°18°179 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May28°17°70 mm7 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°12 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°5.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°17°15 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October29°17°24 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°17°27 mm8 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
December29°17°81 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zaruma in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zaruma in April?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 18 °C (64 °F), with about 179 mm (7.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 179 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Zaruma?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Zaruma in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 2 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Zaruma in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (64 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zaruma in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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