AtacazoWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Atacazo
Aim for the dry season (June-September) for the most stable weather and clearer conditions when hiking Atacazo.
Dry season (best for hiking)
June-September · Daytime around 0-10°C at higher elevations; colder at night
Clearer skies and more stable weather on the Quito highlands make summit approaches and visibility better.
Wet season
October-May · Cool and often damp during the day; summit areas can be below freezing at night
Frequent afternoon rains and clouds reduce visibility and make trails slippery; summit nights are often freezing.
Weather & Climate near Atacazo
Climate
Atacazo's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -1°C to 10°C. Moderate rainfall (899 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 59
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 9° | 2° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 0° - 9° | 2° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 9° | 2° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 71 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 0° - 9° | 1° | 59 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -1° - 9° | 4° | 52 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -1° - 9° | 4° | 34 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -1° - 9° | 1° | 96 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Atacazo
Atacazo is a volcano in Pichincha Province south of Quito. The usual approach is by car from Quito via the Panamericana (E35) heading south toward Latacunga and then onto local roads serving Machachi and nearby highland villages to reach trailheads. Depending on traffic the drive from central Quito is commonly around 1-1.5 hours; local taxis or organized 4x4 trips are often used to reach higher access points.