Loja, Ecuador
Mercadillo
Mercadillo is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 1,248 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time06:55
4.02° S, 79.98° WElevation 1,248 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low24° / 15°
Rain this month25mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mercadillo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1212 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous76% · Moonrise 22:59Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in August
Coolest month17°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
275 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 14 km
Weather in Mercadillo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 98%
Today30 Oct23°18°34 mm
Sat31 Oct23°18°25.2 mm
Sun1 Nov23°18°47.9 mm
Mon2 Nov22°18°36 mm
Tue3 Nov23°18°7.7 mm
Wed4 Nov22°17°17.3 mm
Thu5 Nov24°18°8.3 mm
Fri6 Nov26°18°2.2 mm
Sat7 Nov25°18°7.5 mm
When to go to Mercadillo
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 | 50 | 46 | 47 | 51 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 78 | 64 | 63 | 57 |
| High | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 158 | 275 | 334 | 206 | 62 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 25 | 29 | 82 |
| Wet days | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Mercadillo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mercadillo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mercadillo
Earthquakes around Mercadillo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950113magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 90 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 76 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 139 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 139 km
Towns and villages around Mercadillo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Vega1 kmLa Ciénega1.2 kmCango Viejo1.5 kmCango Nuevo1.6 kmSan José1.9 kmGuahinche2.9 kmAlahumbo2.9 kmEl Paraíso3 kmEl Molino3 kmHorconcillo3.4 kmLas Palmas3.8 kmAmara4 kmMatalanga4.2 kmBalsas4.4 kmGuayacán4.4 kmEl Colorado4.4 kmMesqueritas4.5 kmLa Florida4.6 kmPindalillo4.6 kmPaltabamba4.8 kmAlamor4.8 kmEl Congo5 kmGuambona5.2 kmPueblo Nuevo5.2 kmMacandamine5.2 kmColorado Nuevo5.2 kmChitoque5.5 kmLa Cría6 kmLas Vegas6.1 kmEl Ciénego6.2 kmCuriachillo6.2 kmHacienda El Laurel6.2 kmCiudadela Pedro Dávila6.3 kmPiedra Tabla6.4 kmGramalotes6.6 kmCutanilla6.7 kmVoluntad de Dios6.8 kmHuaquillas6.8 kmEl Guásimo7 kmSan Agustín7.1 kmLa Hoyada7.2 kmEl Arenal7.3 kmGuatunuma7.3 kmGuápalas7.5 kmValle Nuevo7.7 kmLa Hoyada7.8 kmVicentino7.8 kmMonte Huayco7.9 kmSan Antonio8 kmSan José8.1 kmEl Cebollal8.3 kmLas Cochas8.3 kmAmarillos8.4 kmEl Hondón8.4 kmLoma Grande8.4 kmTrigopamba8.5 kmGuajalanche8.5 kmEl Paraíso8.8 kmLa Rabija9 kmValle Hermoso9 kmBalzones9.1 kmCiano Nuevo9.4 kmPindal9.4 kmPiñas Yurusal9.6 kmCerro Blanco9.7 kmNaranjal9.8 kmBalsal9.8 kmPalmerita9.8 kmBuenavista9.9 kmVoladero10 kmCiano10 kmLas Nubes10 kmYamba San Lucas11 kmMangalilla11 kmBuenos Aires11 kmEl Derrumbo11 kmLa Saca11 kmNaranjal11 kmEl Empalme11 kmChaquinal11 km
Places near Mercadillo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mercadillo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mercadillo.
What is the hottest month in Mercadillo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Mercadillo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mercadillo?
February is the wettest month with about 275 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.