Loja, Ecuador
Platanillo
Platanillo is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 562 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:37
4.21° S, 80.04° WElevation 562 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Platanillo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:1212 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in August
Coolest month21°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthFebruary
248 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Platanillo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today23 Oct26°22°7.8 mm
Sat24 Oct27°21°3.1 mm
Sun25 Oct28°22°24.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°22°11.8 mm
Tue27 Oct26°22°49.1 mm
Wed28 Oct25°22°46.9 mm
Thu29 Oct26°22°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°22°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°22°5.8 mm
When to go to Platanillo
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 | 48 | 41 | 41 | 50 | 67 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 74 | 65 | 61 | 54 |
| High | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 126 | 248 | 319 | 183 | 56 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 67 |
| Wet days | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 |
What's on in Platanillo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Platanillo
Earthquakes around Platanillo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950104magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record22within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 99 km
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 72 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 147 km
6.3Máncora 15 km ↙1952 · 123 km
Towns and villages around Platanillo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Guineo Grande1.1 kmHiguerones2.1 kmCardopamba2.8 kmArtones2.9 kmEl Faique3.6 kmCampiche4.2 kmPorotillo4.4 kmPindoguayco4.6 kmZapallal4.7 kmEl Cajon5.1 kmTeniente Maximiliano Rodríguez Loaysa5.1 kmPatuco5.1 kmCeibopamba5.1 kmEl Naranjo5.5 kmGuayunimi5.6 kmEl Charán5.6 kmShucata5.8 kmTishangara5.9 kmLarama6 kmBalsas6.2 kmEl Guabo6.3 kmLa Merced6.5 kmEl Naranjo6.5 kmCiénaga6.7 kmLas Huertas6.9 kmCanguraca7 kmCruzpamba7 kmEl Pindo7.4 kmPiedra Redonda7.6 kmRoncador7.8 kmEl Muerto7.9 kmHiguerón8 kmLas Pampas8.2 kmVicín8.2 kmGuangulo8.5 kmShugsho8.6 kmYuripilaca8.6 kmNaranjapamba8.6 kmChoraspamba8.8 kmEl Carmen8.8 kmPueblo Nuevo8.9 kmCorral del Señor8.9 kmSabanilla Grande8.9 kmPorotillo9.1 kmDominguillo9.2 kmTablarrumi9.3 kmGuadúas9.4 kmYambila9.8 kmSabanilla9.9 kmSan Juan de Pózul10 kmGuachimine10 kmNaranjito10 kmCunchinimí10 kmSaca Grande10 kmHuaja Lanchi10 kmSan Antonio10 kmCochihuasi11 kmSauce11 kmQuilluzara11 kmSaguayaco11 kmJuripilaca11 kmLa Sangui11 kmCeibo Mocho11 kmGuanapal11 kmPaltahuaycu12 kmPotrerillos12 kmQuiara12 kmGuineo Chico12 kmChaguarguayco12 kmCampiche12 kmEl Cardo12 kmLa Luma12 kmSalado12 kmMuyu Muyu13 kmLas Lajas13 kmGuineo Grande13 kmGuango13 kmPalmales13 kmMinas13 kmGuajalá13 km
Places near Platanillo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Platanillo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Platanillo.
What is the hottest month in Platanillo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Platanillo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Platanillo?
February is the wettest month with about 248 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.