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Cantón Cañar
Cantón Cañar
Canar, Ecuador

Gun

Gun is a locality in Canar, Ecuador, 3,282 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time16:00
2.47° S, 78.98° WElevation 3,282 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Gunweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec27October
October: high / low13° / 6°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Gun at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in September

Coolest month5°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

260 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

62 mm of rain

Weather in Gun

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°10°26 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°28.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°36.3 mm
Tue27 Oct12°9°15.1 mm
Wed28 Oct12°8°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct13°8°6.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°8°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct10°6°11.7 mm
Sun1 Nov10°8°21 mm
Mon2 Nov10°8°21 mm

When to go to Gun

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score232221242728293430272525
High12°12°12°13°12°12°12°12°13°13°13°12°
Low6°6°6°6°6°6°5°5°5°6°5°6°
Rain (mm)147210260198114876265758191120
Wet days222325232220191616222122

What's on in Gun

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.

Earthquakes around Gun

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 126 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 103 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 128 km
6.5Logroño 44 km ↘1995 · 130 km

Towns and villages around Gun

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

Places near Gun

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gun?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gun.
What is the hottest month in Gun?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Gun?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gun?
March is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.