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Taquil

Taquil is a locality in Loja, Ecuador, 2,533 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time02:22
3.89° S, 79.29° WElevation 2,533 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
The year in Taquilweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month81mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Taquil at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in September

Coolest month13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

208 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

39 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 40 km

Weather in Taquil

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 88%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct25°14°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct21°13°22.9 mm
Tue27 Oct20°14°13.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°14°28.3 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°9.8 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°12.2 mm
Sun1 Nov19°13°29.3 mm
Mon2 Nov16°14°35.6 mm

When to go to Taquil

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score525049525761667468555454
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°21°20°20°19°
Low12°13°12°13°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)11515220814681564839518186108
Wet days172020191715131010151617

What's on in Taquil

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

Monuments and museums in Taquil

All monuments

Nature around Taquil

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 Taquil

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Taquil

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 138 km
6.1Balao 25 km ↑1982 · 148 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 9.5 km
5.9Girón 33 km ↓1999 · 51 km

Towns and villages around Taquil

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

Places near Taquil

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Taquil?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taquil.
What is the hottest month in Taquil?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Taquil?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taquil?
March is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.