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Azuay, Ecuador

Shaigua

Shaigua is a locality in Azuay, Ecuador, 2,990 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population–
Local time22:24
2.98° S, 78.88° WElevation 2,990 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Shaiguaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38October
October: high / low15° / 7°
Rain this month101mm
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shaigua at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

154 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

42 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Shaigua

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°9°12.4 mm
Sun25 Oct16°10°13.1 mm
Mon26 Oct18°9°14.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°8°7.8 mm
Wed28 Oct17°9°7.4 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°9.4 mm
Fri30 Oct14°9°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct16°7°6.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°10°9.8 mm
Mon2 Nov14°10°12.7 mm

When to go to Shaigua

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353232323227253135383938
High15°15°15°14°14°13°12°13°14°15°15°15°
Low8°8°8°8°7°7°6°5°6°7°7°8°
Rain (mm)8011115415510877564261101108115
Wet days202224212018171514212019

What's on in Shaigua

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shaigua

All monuments

Nature around Shaigua

Nature in Ecuador

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shaigua

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaigua

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Logroño 39 km →1995 · 114 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 110 km
6.8Macas 31 km →2007 · 138 km
6.5Logroño 44 km ↘1995 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Shaigua

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Shaigua

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaigua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaigua.
What is the hottest month in Shaigua?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaigua?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaigua?
March is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.