Pichincha, Ecuador
Monjas
Monjas is a locality in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,800 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:19
0.23° S, 78.48° WElevation 2,800 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low16° / 9°
Rain this month154mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Monjas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0212 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:18Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month18°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
221 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
34 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Monjas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
18°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 57%
Today22 Oct19°10°4 mm
Fri23 Oct19°10°7.3 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°10.8 mm
Sun25 Oct18°12°24.3 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°27.6 mm
Tue27 Oct20°10°9.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°11°42.5 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°36.1 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°37.2 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°2.9 mm
When to go to Monjas
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 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 42 | 43 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| Low | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 141 | 168 | 221 | 226 | 156 | 76 | 34 | 39 | 110 | 154 | 155 | 154 |
| Wet days | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
What's on in Monjas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Monjas
Nature around Monjas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Monjas
Earthquakes around Monjas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195048magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record75within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 85 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 150 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 67 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 96 km
Towns and villages around Monjas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hacienda Villaflores0.3 kmHacienda San Juanito0.3 kmHacienda María0.3 kmLas Orquídeas1 kmHacienda Verdecruz1.6 kmHacienda San Miguel1.9 kmHacienda San Antonio1.9 kmHacienda Lonta2.1 kmCooperativa Ocho de Marzo2.5 kmSalvador Celi2.6 kmHacienda San José de Olaes2.8 kmHacienda San Francisco3 kmGuápulo3.5 kmHacienda Santo Domingo3.5 kmAlfaro3.8 kmLumbisí3.8 kmVillalinda3.9 kmPanecillo Mirador4.2 kmSanto Domingo de Conocoto4.3 kmHacienda Auquigrande4.3 kmHacienda Chiriacu4.3 kmHacienda Calzado4.3 kmHacienda San Francisco Olaes4.4 kmHacienda Cornejo4.4 kmHacienda Cornejo de Ish4.4 kmGuangopolo4.6 kmQuito4.7 kmValle Hermoso4.9 kmHacienda Auquichico5.1 kmHacienda Bellavista5.1 kmLibertad5.2 kmBelisario Quevedo5.3 kmCiudadela Hospitalaria5.3 kmHacienda El Cebollar5.3 kmHacienda Siria5.4 kmSan Juan de La Armenia5.4 kmHacienda San Bartolo5.5 kmHacienda Clemencia5.5 kmLa Luz Alta5.6 kmHacienda Carolina5.7 kmLa Primavera5.8 kmBalcón Quiteño5.8 kmHacienda Rumipamba5.8 kmHacienda Batán Grande5.9 kmHacienda Pintado6 kmHacienda Cunucyacu6 kmHacienda Santa Ana6.1 kmEl Paraíso6.1 kmHacienda Miravalle6.1 kmChanchas6.1 kmUrbanización Miravalle6.4 kmHacienda San Isidro6.4 kmHacienda Pelileo6.4 kmRojas6.5 kmHacienda Chaupi6.5 kmEl Trapiche6.5 kmHacienda San Francisco6.6 kmHacienda Solanda6.9 kmHacienda Argelia6.9 kmEl Porvenir6.9 kmCumbayá6.9 kmConocoto7 kmLa Comuna7.4 kmHacienda Merizalde7.4 kmHacienda Mera7.4 kmHacienda Caicedo7.4 kmHacienda San Carlos7.5 kmHacienda San Pedro Urauco7.6 kmHacienda San Agustín7.7 kmHacienda La Granja7.7 kmHacienda La Delicia7.7 kmHacienda Mena7.8 kmHacienda El Colegio7.8 kmSan Vicente7.9 kmHacienda Estela7.9 kmHacienda Pisingachi7.9 kmSan Pedro del Tingo7.9 kmOntaneda Alta8 kmHacienda Moreno8 kmHacienda El Recreo8 km
Places near Monjas
0.3 km
Hacienda Villaflores
Ecuador
0.3 km
Hacienda San Juanito
Ecuador
0.3 km
Hacienda María
Ecuador
1 km
Las Orquídeas
Ecuador
1.6 km
Hacienda Verdecruz
Ecuador
1.9 km
Hacienda San Miguel
Ecuador
1.9 km
Hacienda San Antonio
Ecuador
2.1 km
Hacienda Lonta
Ecuador
2.5 km
Cooperativa Ocho de Marzo
Ecuador
2.6 km
Salvador Celi
Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Monjas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monjas.
What is the hottest month in Monjas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Monjas?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monjas?
March is the wettest month with about 221 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.