Azuay, Ecuador
Mapacocha
Mapacocha is a locality in Azuay, Ecuador, 2,828 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 time13:16
2.98° S, 79.02° WElevation 2,828 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low16° / 8°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeSep–Nov
Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mapacocha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0712 h 11 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:20Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitSep–Nov
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month16°C
Average high in November
Coolest month7°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
146 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
31 mm of rain
Monuments nearby2+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Mapacocha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 53%
Today22 Oct19°9°5.1 mm
Fri23 Oct19°11°13.9 mm
Sat24 Oct19°9°15.4 mm
Sun25 Oct18°11°14.9 mm
Mon26 Oct19°10°18.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°8°4.2 mm
Wed28 Oct18°9°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°7.4 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°15.1 mm
Sat31 Oct20°10°12.2 mm
When to go to Mapacocha
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 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 37 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 8° | 8° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 72 | 106 | 146 | 133 | 82 | 51 | 37 | 31 | 49 | 81 | 86 | 94 |
| Wet days | 20 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
What's on in Mapacocha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mapacocha
Nature around Mapacocha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mapacocha
Earthquakes around Mapacocha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days3magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195082magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record48within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 129 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 95 km
6.5Logroño 44 km ↘1995 · 131 km
6.2Tixan 11 km ↓2018 · 85 km
Towns and villages around Mapacocha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hacienda San Rafael0 kmHacienda Malo0 kmChauliayacu1.7 kmUlchayacu Grande1.8 kmHacienda Guallanshapa1.8 kmSaltana2.6 kmHacienda Loma Blanca2.6 kmTalanquera3.7 kmCachipamba3.7 kmAyapamba3.7 kmAntisana3.7 kmSulag Pamba3.7 kmTarqui4 kmChituca4.1 kmSulag Puglo4.1 kmCochatos4.1 kmZhucay4.3 kmTotorillas de Tarqui4.5 kmChapar4.8 kmHacienda El Rosario4.9 kmManzaloma5.1 kmRomeloma5.2 kmTuri-guaico5.2 kmMorocho-quigua5.2 kmHacienda Gullo5.2 kmHacienda Merchán5.6 kmGuagua Tarqui5.6 kmHacienda Santa Lucrecia5.7 kmMishquiaco5.9 kmGapal5.9 kmEl Carmen5.9 kmVictoria5.9 kmHacienda El Carmen5.9 kmPaloma6.2 kmGuzho6.3 kmTuri6.4 kmNero6.7 kmMama Tarqui6.7 kmHacienda Tinoco6.7 kmHacienda Santa Elena6.7 kmSalado6.7 kmChicaptire6.7 kmNarancay6.7 kmEstación de Cumbe7.2 kmChilcapamba7.3 kmYanuncay Chico7.4 kmGuishapa7.4 kmHacienda San Antonio7.4 kmHacienda Rafael Guaico7.4 kmHacienda El Chocar7.4 kmSanta María del Vergel7.5 kmCochapamba7.5 kmEl Valle7.6 kmPongal7.6 kmSan Agustín7.6 kmEscaleras7.8 kmColinas del Paraíso7.8 kmSariaguaico7.8 kmTutupalli7.9 kmSan Juanloma7.9 kmLa Victoria7.9 kmSan Pedro8 kmHacienda San Pablo8.1 kmMal Paso8.2 kmSusua8.3 kmHacienda Lechuga8.3 kmHacienda Bohío8.3 kmHacienda Abril8.3 kmEl Verde8.3 kmHacienda San José8.5 kmGuncay8.5 kmBaños8.7 kmSan Antonio9.1 kmChurugudo9.2 kmTotorillas9.2 kmSan Miguel9.3 kmMoquera9.3 kmCruzloma9.3 kmHacienda Centeno9.3 kmMisecata9.4 km
Places near Mapacocha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mapacocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapacocha.
What is the hottest month in Mapacocha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapacocha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapacocha?
March is the wettest month with about 146 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.