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Azuay, Ecuador

Shota

Shota is a locality in Azuay, Ecuador, 2,029 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 timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time17:23
3.32° S, 79.23° WElevation 2,029 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Shotaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shota at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in September

Coolest month12°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthMarch

143 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

22 mm of rain

Weather in Shota

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°18°15.3 mm
Sun25 Oct24°16°4.1 mm
Mon26 Oct22°17°7.5 mm
Tue27 Oct21°16°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct20°16°13.7 mm
Thu29 Oct20°16°31.3 mm
Fri30 Oct19°16°19.6 mm
Sat31 Oct20°16°11.8 mm
Sun1 Nov20°16°9.3 mm
Mon2 Nov19°16°7.4 mm

When to go to Shota

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565554576265677169605757
High21°21°21°21°21°21°21°22°23°22°21°21°
Low13°13°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)881041431056032262238577090
Wet days182022201816151212181817

What's on in Shota

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 Shota

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shota

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 91 km
6.2Tixan 11 km ↓2018 · 128 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 99 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 67 km

Towns and villages around Shota

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

Places near Shota

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shota.
What is the hottest month in Shota?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Shota?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shota?
March is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.