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Cerro Cojitambo
Canar, Ecuador

Azogues

Azogues is a town in Canar, Ecuador, 2,720 m above sea level. It has a population of about 35,763 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population35,763
Local time18:59
2.74° S, 78.85° WElevation 2,720 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes030101–030102, 030108
The year in Azoguesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

Azogues at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in November

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

132 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

36 mm of rain

Weather in Azogues

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct23°15°3.7 mm
Mon26 Oct20°13°9.1 mm
Tue27 Oct24°12°9.9 mm
Wed28 Oct20°12°7.6 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°22.4 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°7 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov21°12°10.4 mm
Mon2 Nov17°13°14 mm
Tue3 Nov17°13°17.4 mm

When to go to Azogues

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514948494946455153545353
High17°17°17°17°16°16°15°16°17°17°17°17°
Low10°10°10°10°10°9°8°8°9°9°10°10°
Rain (mm)74981321278864483653858799
Wet days202224212018171514212019

What's on in Azogues

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

Outdoors around Azogues

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
HOT SPRINGS GUAPANHot springs & thermal baths
3.4 km
Quinta Santa AnaMountain huts
3.6 km
CECAMPMountain huts
4.9 km
KanTuTaCamp sites
4.9 km
Mirador de CojitamboViewpoints
5.2 km
Pampa VintimillaCamp sites
7.2 km

Nature around Azogues

Nature in Ecuador

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Azogues

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Azogues

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 107 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 112 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 122 km
6.6Macas 57 km →1963 · 149 km

Universities and research institutes

Universidad Nacional de EducaciónUniversity or college · founded 2014

Towns and villages around Azogues

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

Azogues from above

Postal codes

030101–030102030108

Getting to Azogues

Mariscal Lamar AirportCUE
23 km
Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMS
94 km
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYE
132 km

Places near Azogues

Places with a climate like Azogues

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Azogues?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Azogues.
What is the hottest month in Azogues?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Azogues?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Azogues?
March is the wettest month with about 132 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Azogues?
Azogues has 3 postal codes: 030101–030102, 030108.