Loja, Ecuador experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 19 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Loja, Ecuador Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Loja, Ecuador. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.3/10
Best: May, July, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 21°C / 14°C
Feels Like 22°C / 15°C
Rainy Days 19
Rainfall 130 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
22°C
November
Avg Low15°C
Rain20days
Coldest Month
13°C
July
Avg High20°C
Rain11days
Driest Month
8days
August
Avg High21°C
Avg Low13°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
August (Gusts 58)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, April due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:22
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:15
Live conditions—
Loja on the map · live conditions
Loja, Ecuador
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Ecuador
- City
- Loja
- Population
- 274.1K
- Coordinates
- -3.99°, -79.20°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 16 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 25 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 23 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 21°C / 15°C . Feb: 21°C / 15°C . Mar: 21°C / 15°C . Apr: 21°C / 15°C . May: 21°C / 15°C . Jun: 20°C / 14°C . Jul: 20°C / 13°C . Aug: 21°C / 13°C . Sep: 22°C / 14°C . Oct: 22°C / 15°C . Nov: 22°C / 15°C . Dec: 21°C / 15°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 208 mm. Feb: 210 mm. Mar: 252 mm. Apr: 180 mm. May: 99 mm. Jun: 73 mm. Jul: 49 mm. Aug: 34 mm. Sep: 37 mm. Oct: 89 mm. Nov: 134 mm. Dec: 196 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 84%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 86%. Apr: 85%. May: 83%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 79%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 77%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 9 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 45 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Dec 2025 · 22°C | Nov · 22°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 12°C | Jul · 13°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 365 mm | Mar · 252 mm |
| Windiest month | Jul 2025 · 17 km/h | Aug · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May best
Excellent June
Good July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 15°C | 23°C / 16°C | 24days (208 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 84% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 21°C / 15°C | 23°C / 16°C | 25days (210 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 85% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 21°C / 15°C | 23°C / 16°C | 26days (252 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 15°C | 23°C / 16°C | 23days (180 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 85% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 15°C | 22°C / 15°C | 19days (99 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 83% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 20°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 15days (73 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 81% Humid | 6.8 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 20°C / 13°C | 20°C / 12°C | 11days (49 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 79% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 13°C | 21°C / 12°C | 8days (34 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 9days (37 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 15°C | 23°C / 15°C | 18days (89 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 22°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 20days (134 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 21°C / 15°C | 23°C / 16°C | 25days (196 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Loja are May, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Loja, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Loja is November, with average daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Loja is July, with average overnight lows of 13°C (55°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Loja is March, averaging 252mm of precipitation across 26 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Loja runs through March, February, December, January, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Loja.
Loja receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Loja.
The least favorable months to visit Loja are January, February, March, April, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Loja is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Loja is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Loja are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 58 km/h / 36 mph).
Loja averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 74%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Loja is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Loja has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Loja ranges from 15°C (59°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Loja. It earns a climate score of 7.5/10 with Good.
For June in Loja, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses. With average highs of 20°C (68°F) and 15 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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