AI-generatedVilcabamba at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 1,838 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 1,699 m
Climate in Vilcabamba
Vilcabamba has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. September is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while February is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Vilcabamba is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vilcabamba
The best time to visit Vilcabamba is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is March with 333 mm.
Vilcabamba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vilcabamba in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Vilcabamba in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
Vilcabamba in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 23–24 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 67 rainy days in all
Vilcabamba in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:5718:08
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:44–06:24 · evening 17:41–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Vilcabamba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 25° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Vilcabamba in October?
In October, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min05:57 – 18:08
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %9 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Vilcabamba
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July has the better holiday weather in Vilcabamba: score 92 against 60. Daytime highs are about the same. July has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 92better |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 112 mm | 19 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vilcabamba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January23° · 4.7 h
In January, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 257 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in January55February23° · 4.4 h
In February, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 314 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in February54March23° · 4.2 h
In March, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 333 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in March56April24° · 4.9 h
In April, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 230 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in April60May24° · 5.6 h
In May, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 125 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in May80June24° · 6.2 h
In June, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in June92July25° · 6.6 h
In July, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in July88August26° · 7.0 h
In August, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in August77September26° · 6.5 h
In September, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in September60October25° · 5.4 h
In October, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in October56November24° · 4.8 h
In November, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in November56December24° · 4.8 h
In December, Vilcabamba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 208 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Vilcabamba.
Vilcabamba in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in September: 26°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vilcabamba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (14°), the warmest in March (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from September to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 23° | 15° | 4.7 h | 25 | 257 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 23° | 15° | 4.4 h | 25 | 314 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 23° | 15° | 4.2 h | 27 | 333 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 24° | 15° | 4.9 h | 23 | 230 |
| MayMay | 60 | 24° | 15° | 5.6 h | 17 | 125 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 24° | 14° | 6.2 h | 9 | 46 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 25° | 14° | 6.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 26° | 14° | 7.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 26° | 15° | 6.5 h | 6 | 33 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 25° | 15° | 5.4 h | 17 | 112 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 24° | 15° | 4.8 h | 19 | 151 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 24° | 15° | 4.8 h | 23 | 208 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
4.26° S, 79.22° W · 1,699 m · America/Guayaquil
Sunshine1,980 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Vilcabamba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Vilcabamba, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain1,838 mm a year, most in March
Rain in Vilcabamba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Vilcabamba has about 17 rainy days with 112 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 16 in March
UV index in Vilcabamba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in August: 13 km/h
Wind and clouds in Vilcabamba
How breezy and how cloudy Vilcabamba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Vilcabamba typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Vilcabamba: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Vilcabamba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Vilcabamba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,610 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Ecuador
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +593
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Vilcabamba vs Loja
In October the holiday weather in Vilcabamba and Loja is about equally good (score 60 vs 59). During the day Loja is 3 °C cooler than Vilcabamba.
| in October | Vilcabamba | Loja |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Vilcabamba ranks 6 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Galápagos (Puerto Ayora)27°22°92
- 2Puerto Baquerizo Moreno24°22°77
- 3Manta30°25°68
- 4Machala26°24°62
- 5Cuenca19°62
- 6VilcabambaThis page25°60
- 7Loja22°59
- 8Baños22°58
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Frequently asked questions about Vilcabamba
When is the best time to visit Vilcabamba?
The best time to visit Vilcabamba is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vilcabamba?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Vilcabamba?
Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is March with 333 mm. The driest month is August with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vilcabamba get?
Vilcabamba gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.0 hours a day; in March there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Vilcabamba in?
Vilcabamba is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vilcabamba?
A nonstop flight from London to Vilcabamba takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,610 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Vilcabamba?
Vilcabamba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 64, summer holidays 89, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 56.