Antisana National Park
National Park Ecuadorian national park protecting volcanic massif and páramo
Antisana National Park protects the slopes of the Antisana volcano east of Quito; mountaineers and birdwatchers visit for high-Andean scenery, glacier-capped peaks and endemic wildlife.
How to Get to Antisana National Park #
Antisana National Park is east of Quito. From Quito, take the E35/Panamericana south-east toward Papallacta; access points and rural roads lead from towns like Baeza and El Chaupi. Due to altitude and rough roads, many visitors hire guides or join organized tours.
Tips for Visiting Antisana National Park #
- High-altitude conditions prevail; allow time to acclimatize if coming from low elevations.
- Hire a licensed guide to access remote refuges and to arrange tractor or 4x4 transport to highland bases.
- Pack layers and rain protection - even tropical Ecuador's páramo can be unexpectedly cold and windy.
Best Time to Visit Antisana National Park #
Best visited in the dry season (June-September) for clearer weather and safer mountain travel.
Weather & Climate near Antisana National Park #
Antisana National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
