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Celica

Celica is a small town in Loja, Ecuador, 2,003 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,499. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population5,499
Local time18:52
4.10° S, 79.96° WElevation 2,003 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code110401
The year in Celicaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low20° / 10°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Celica at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthFebruary

269 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

6 mm of rain

Weather in Celica

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°14°6.2 mm
Fri23 Oct20°13°12 mm
Sat24 Oct20°13°45.8 mm
Sun25 Oct21°13°16.1 mm
Mon26 Oct20°13°15 mm
Tue27 Oct15°13°37.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°13°37.7 mm
Thu29 Oct15°13°18.6 mm
Fri30 Oct18°13°22 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°13.7 mm

When to go to Celica

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504546516473818679646357
High18°18°18°18°19°19°20°21°20°20°20°19°
Low11°12°12°12°11°10°10°10°10°10°10°11°
Rain (mm)14926933320060246814242880
Wet days13181814119755101012

What's on in Celica

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

Outdoors around Celica

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

FLIA. COSTA BRAVOMountain huts
4.3 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Celica

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Celica

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 97 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 78 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 147 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 146 km

Towns and villages around Celica

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

Celica from above

Postal code

110401

Getting to Celica

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETR
74 km
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBP
77 km
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIU
143 km

Places near Celica

Places with a climate like Celica

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Celica?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Celica.
What is the hottest month in Celica?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Celica?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Celica?
February is the wettest month with about 269 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Celica?
The postal code of Celica is 110401.