Loja weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Loja, Ecuador. Like most weather services, we show Loja at one spot: Loja, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was showers and 17°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (7.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (7.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Feb–Mar
About Loja weather
Is it raining in Loja right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (7.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Loja this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 13–14°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Loja lately?
In the past 7 days, Loja had 6 rainy days and 33.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Loja?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Loja weather by month
When is the best time to visit Loja?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Loja is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 25°C (77°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Loja?
March is the wettest month, with about 104 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 20 mm (0.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Loja?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Loja have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 104 mm (4.1 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Loja), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Loja
Weather can differ a lot within Loja: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loja | May–Sep | None | 23–25°C | 630 mm |
| Catamayo | May–Sep | None | 23–25°C | 630 mm |
| Cariamanga | May–Sep | None | 22–24°C | 588 mm |