Pichincha, Ecuador
Machachi
Machachi is a town in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,905 m above sea level. It has a population of about 24,188 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population24,188
Local time03:43
0.51° S, 78.57° WElevation 2,905 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes171108, 171112October: high / low16° / 8°
Rain this month140mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machachi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0312 h 08 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:41Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month17°C
Average high in September
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
230 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
52 mm of rain
Weather in Machachi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%
Today25 Oct16°9°15 mm
Mon26 Oct17°8°11.8 mm
Tue27 Oct19°8°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct17°8°25.1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°9°7 mm
Fri30 Oct16°7°11.8 mm
Sat31 Oct14°10°14.6 mm
Sun1 Nov13°9°14.9 mm
Mon2 Nov12°10°17.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°8°16.3 mm
When to go to Machachi
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 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 53 | 47 | 42 | 43 |
| High | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 155 | 180 | 230 | 225 | 161 | 92 | 52 | 54 | 105 | 140 | 140 | 153 |
| Wet days | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
What's on in Machachi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Machachi
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Complejo de radio control Miraflores HOBBY STORE ECUADORCamp sites
11 kmSummit ridgeViewpoints
11 kmSecret Garden CotopaxiCamp sites
11 kmPasochoa Ecological Reserve - Entrance & CheckpointMountain huts
12 kmLa BaseViewpoints
12 kmNature around Machachi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Machachi
Earthquakes around Machachi
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195064magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record77within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 111 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 83 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 78 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 120 km
Towns and villages around Machachi
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pilongo0.6 kmHacienda Alvarez1.5 kmTahuachi1.5 kmHacienda San Antonio1.5 kmHacienda El Tambo1.5 kmHacienda Araujo1.5 kmSan Juan2 kmRancho2 kmPotreros Altos2 kmHacienda Los Potreros Bajos2 kmSan Antonio de Chamisa2.1 kmSan José de Tucusu2.2 kmHacienda Unagua2.3 kmHacienda San Antonio2.3 kmHacienda San José Bajo2.3 kmHacienda San José Alto2.3 kmHacienda Colache2.3 kmHacienda Mancheno2.7 kmHacienda Cosmorama2.7 kmHacienda San Isidro2.7 kmHacienda La Lola2.7 kmHacienda Güitig Bajo2.7 kmHacienda El Carmen2.7 kmPungua3.1 kmHacienda Puchalitola3.2 kmHacienda Santa Rosa3.3 kmHacienda San Javier3.3 kmHacienda El Obraje3.3 kmHacienda La Boyería3.6 kmHacienda Aichapiche3.6 kmHacienda San Félix4 kmHacienda Lolita4 kmHacienda La Moya4 kmPúlpito4.2 kmHacienda Santa Laurita4.2 kmPansaleo4.3 kmHacienda Santa Elena4.4 kmHacienda San Francisco4.4 kmHacienda Mariscal4.4 kmHacienda Alvarez4.4 kmHacienda Puichig4.4 kmSan Agustín4.6 kmPujín5.1 kmHacienda San Alfonso5.1 kmHacienda Gualilagua de Uribe5.1 kmAlóag5.2 kmPolivio5.3 kmHacienda Escudero5.3 kmTahuaico5.3 kmHacienda Concepción5.3 kmSan Luis5.6 kmChisinche5.8 kmHacienda La Esperanza6 kmPiliche6.1 kmHacienda Chisinche6.2 kmEl Obelisco6.3 kmHacienda Sillunchi Chico6.6 kmSan José7 kmHacienda La Alegría7.1 kmHacienda San José7.3 kmHacienda La Calera7.3 kmUmbalá7.9 kmHacienda San Miguel7.9 kmHacienda Romerillos8 kmSalanco8 kmMarianito8 kmHacienda Sillunchi Grande8.1 kmHacienda San Alfonso8.2 kmHacienda Rosario8.8 kmHacienda Gualilagua de Donoso8.8 kmHacienda Ayurcu8.8 kmHacienda Ayaurcu8.8 kmHacienda La Esperanza8.9 kmHacienda Gualilagua Chica8.9 kmTambopamba9.1 kmSan Juan9.1 kmHacienda El Rosario9.1 kmHacienda Ayurcu de Peña9.1 kmHacienda El Jordán9.4 kmMurco9.6 km
Machachi from above
Around Machachi18 places to see, do and reach nearby
Cotopaxi National ParkNature24 kmLaguna de LimpiopunguNature16 kmVolcán CotopaxiNature24 kmCotopaxi volcanoMountain25 kmIliniza SurMountain23 kmSincholagua VolcanoMountain23 kmCorazón volcanoMountain11 kmPichincha VolcanoMountain37 kmRumiñahuiMountain11 kmMachachiStation3.3 kmEstación de tren TambilloStation12 kmTambilloStation12 kmSangolquíPlace24 kmQuitoPlace32 kmLatacungaPlace47 kmSan MiguelPlace59 kmPomasquiPlace53 kmSaquisilíPlace38 km
Postal codes
171108171112
Getting to Machachi
Cotopaxi International AirportLTX
44 kmMariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
49 kmLieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUA
176 kmMachachiRailway station
3.3 kmEstación de tren TambilloRailway station
12 kmTambilloRailway station
12 kmPlaces near Machachi
Places with a climate like Machachi
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machachi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machachi.
What is the hottest month in Machachi?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Machachi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machachi?
March is the wettest month with about 230 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
What is the postal code of Machachi?
Machachi has 2 postal codes: 171108, 171112.