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Macas
Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador

Macas

Macas is a town in Morona-Santiago Province, Ecuador, 1,315 m above sea level. It has a population of about 22,398 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population22,398
Local time15:38
2.31° S, 78.12° WElevation 1,315 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code140101
The year in Macasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low26° / 19°
Rain this month271mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Macas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in October

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

283 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

208 mm of rain

Weather in Macas

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

14-day forecast
23°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°20°34.3 mm
Fri23 Oct25°19°27.1 mm
Sat24 Oct26°19°15.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°20°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct30°20°3 mm
Tue27 Oct30°20°4.6 mm
Wed28 Oct27°19°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct27°19°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct25°20°13.7 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°11.3 mm

When to go to Macas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585553545860626457555558
High25°25°25°25°25°24°24°25°26°26°26°25°
Low19°19°19°19°19°18°17°17°18°19°19°19°
Rain (mm)241250283352321299241208238271249259
Wet days242226242423232020242425

What's on in Macas

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

Outdoors around Macas

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
best viewViewpoints
1 km
chankuapCamp sites
1.3 km
vivero forestal shuarMountain huts
2.2 km
Mirador QuilamoViewpoints
2.3 km
Escalada UpanoCamp sites
3.6 km
El EdenZoos
5.3 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Macas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.5Palora 115 km ↘2019 · 120 km
7.4Logroño 96 km →1971 · 102 km
7.1Tena 64 km ↘2010 · 147 km
7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 56 km

Towns and villages around Macas

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

Macas from above

Around Macas2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal code

140101

Getting to Macas

Coronel E Carvajal AirportXMS
0.9 km
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUE
116 km
Cotopaxi International AirportLTX
165 km

Places near Macas

Places with a climate like Macas

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macas.
What is the hottest month in Macas?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in Macas?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macas?
March is the wettest month with about 283 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macas?
The postal code of Macas is 140101.