Pichincha, Ecuador
Tumbaco
Tumbaco is a locality in Pichincha, Ecuador, 2,320 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time17:55
0.21° S, 78.40° WElevation 2,320 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes170902–170903October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month107mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tumbaco at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:0212 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous94% · Moonrise 16:49Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in August
Coolest month12°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthMarch
133 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
21 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
3 of them World Heritage
Weather in Tumbaco
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 97%
Today23 Oct21°15°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct21°14°8.7 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°16.2 mm
Mon26 Oct22°14°12.4 mm
Tue27 Oct23°13°8.8 mm
Wed28 Oct22°13°20.5 mm
Thu29 Oct20°14°27.9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°14°43 mm
Sat31 Oct19°14°39 mm
Sun1 Nov16°14°26.8 mm
When to go to Tumbaco
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 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 58 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 57 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Low | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 99 | 133 | 143 | 98 | 47 | 21 | 24 | 72 | 107 | 108 | 98 |
| Wet days | 21 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 25 |
What's on in Tumbaco
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tumbaco
Nature around Tumbaco
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tumbaco
Earthquakes around Tumbaco
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195051magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record75within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 76 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 58 km
6.4Tena 26 km ←1987 · 93 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 88 km
Towns and villages around Tumbaco
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hacienda Tolagasí0.2 kmHacienda Rumihuaicu0.9 kmHacienda El Sauce1.6 kmHacienda La Viña1.6 kmHacienda San Carlos1.8 kmHacienda La Tola2 kmHacienda Santa Rosa2.6 kmRojas3 kmHacienda Cunucyacu3.3 kmLa Morita3.5 kmLa Primavera3.7 kmCumbayá3.7 kmEl Trapiche4 kmHacienda Chichipata4 kmHacienda Chiche Obraje4.1 kmHacienda Chiche Tobar4.2 kmSan José de Collaquí4.2 kmValle Hermoso4.5 kmHacienda Auquichico4.6 kmHacienda San Pedro Urauco5 kmHacienda Auquigrande5.1 kmHacienda El Cebollar5.1 kmHacienda Chiche Viteri5.1 kmSan Pedro del Valle5.3 kmUrbanización Miravalle5.6 kmLumbisí5.7 kmHacienda El Ingenio5.7 kmHacienda Albán5.7 kmHacienda Olalla6 kmHacienda San José6.2 kmPuembo6.2 kmHacienda San Isidro6.5 kmHacienda Pelileo6.5 kmHacienda La Loma6.5 kmPifo6.6 kmSan Vicente6.7 kmHacienda San Juan6.9 kmSanta Rosa de Palermo7 kmTababela7 kmHacienda Guambi7.1 kmHacienda Collaquí7.2 kmGuangopolo7.5 kmNayón7.6 kmHacienda Chantag7.6 kmHacienda Miraflores7.7 kmHacienda San Javier7.8 kmHacienda Corazón7.8 kmHacienda La Palma7.8 kmHacienda Siria8 kmOyambarillo8 kmHacienda San Rafael8 kmYurac Alpaloma8.1 kmHacienda Nápoles8.1 kmHacienda Chaupi8.1 kmPalugo8.2 kmHacienda San José de Olaes8.3 kmOyambaro8.3 kmHacienda Oyambaro8.4 kmHacienda Moreno8.4 kmHacienda El Recreo8.4 kmGuápulo8.5 kmItulcachi8.5 kmSan Miguel de Zámbiza8.6 kmLa Merced8.7 kmHacienda San Carlos8.7 kmHacienda Santa Rosa8.8 kmSan Pedro del Tingo8.8 kmHacienda Monteserín9.1 kmHacienda Bellavista9.1 kmHacienda Merizalde9.1 kmHacienda Mera9.1 kmHacienda Verdecruz9.2 kmHacienda San José9.2 kmHacienda Santa Ana9.2 kmHacienda Batán Grande9.2 kmEl Tingo9.3 kmSan Juan Loma9.3 kmMonjas9.3 kmHacienda San Francisco Olaes9.3 kmHacienda Cornejo9.3 km
Postal codes
170902–170903
Places near Tumbaco
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tumbaco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tumbaco.
What is the hottest month in Tumbaco?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Tumbaco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tumbaco?
March is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tumbaco?
Tumbaco has 2 postal codes: 170902–170903.