Loja, Ecuador
Guatara
Guatara is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 484 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time11:23
4.37° S, 80.02° WElevation 484 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 19°
Rain this month17mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Guatara at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:1212 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:23Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month21°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
217 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Guatara
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 96%
Today22 Oct27°22°3.5 mm
Fri23 Oct27°22°5.8 mm
Sat24 Oct27°22°10 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°13.9 mm
Mon26 Oct26°22°21.7 mm
Tue27 Oct28°22°23.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°23.9 mm
Thu29 Oct25°22°17.2 mm
Fri30 Oct28°22°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°11.8 mm
When to go to Guatara
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 46 | 39 | 38 | 48 | 65 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 74 | 65 | 60 | 53 |
| High | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 107 | 217 | 290 | 164 | 52 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 59 |
| Wet days | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
What's on in Guatara
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Guatara
Earthquakes around Guatara
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195096magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 114 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 80 km
6.3Máncora 15 km ↙1952 · 126 km
6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 90 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guatara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Guatara.
What is the hottest month in Guatara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Guatara?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Guatara?
February is the wettest month with about 217 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.