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Azuay, Ecuador

La Merced

La Merced is a locality in Azuay, Ecuador, 2,401 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time14:14
2.86° S, 78.94° WElevation 2,401 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code010109
The year in La Mercedweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month68mm
Best timeSep–Nov

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

La Merced at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in November

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

113 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

25 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in La Merced

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°11°3.7 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°6.1 mm
Mon26 Oct20°12°5.6 mm
Tue27 Oct21°10°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°12°26.4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°12°23 mm
Fri30 Oct17°13°34.6 mm
Sat31 Oct19°12°18.6 mm
Sun1 Nov17°12°10.2 mm
Mon2 Nov18°13°14.3 mm

When to go to La Merced

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555252525351505658575756
High18°18°18°17°17°16°16°17°18°18°18°18°
Low11°11°11°11°11°10°9°9°10°10°10°11°
Rain (mm)58831131076945312540687280
Wet days202224212018171514212019

What's on in La Merced

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

Monuments and museums in La Merced

All monuments

Nature around La Merced

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 La Merced

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around La Merced

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 118 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 102 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 137 km
6.5Logroño 44 km ↘1995 · 121 km

Towns and villages around La Merced

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

Postal code

010109

Places near La Merced

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit La Merced?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Merced.
What is the hottest month in La Merced?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in La Merced?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Merced?
March is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of La Merced?
The postal code of La Merced is 010109.