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Nariño, Colombia

Canchala

Canchala is a locality in Nariño, Colombia, 2,618 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time09:41
1.20° N, 77.25° WElevation 2,618 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
The year in Canchalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month155mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Canchala at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in September

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

184 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

60 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 16 km

Weather in Canchala

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Showers · wind 11 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°10°5.6 mm
Fri23 Oct17°10°11 mm
Sat24 Oct17°9°7.3 mm
Sun25 Oct17°9°9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°10°12.1 mm
Tue27 Oct16°10°11.9 mm
Wed28 Oct16°10°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct15°10°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°10°23.9 mm
Sat31 Oct17°9°1 mm

When to go to Canchala

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525250494847536865524751
High17°18°18°18°17°17°17°18°18°18°17°17°
Low10°10°10°11°11°10°9°9°10°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)12011815117515994776072155184157
Wet days14151919191612910182219

What's on in Canchala

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Canchala

All monuments

Nature around Canchala

Nature in Colombia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Canchala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Canchala

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3San Agustín 12 km ↖2012 · 127 km
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 133 km
6.9Yacuanquer 2 km ↗2013 · 18 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 136 km

Towns and villages around Canchala

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Canchala

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canchala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canchala.
What is the hottest month in Canchala?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Canchala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canchala?
November is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.