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When to go · Papallacta

Papallacta in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry, cooler evenings)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
20°C (68°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
Ecuador overall
Prices
Medium
Ecuador overall

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry, cooler evenings)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • PapallactaHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall
Low
Prices · Ecuador overall
Medium

Ecuador overall: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Papallacta, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 11

    Jun: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jun: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry, cooler evenings)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.

June: Inside Papallacta's best window: Jun–Sep (dry, cooler evenings).

Papallacta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Ecuador in October →