Yacurí National ParkWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Yacurí National Park
Best visited in the dry season (June-September) for trail conditions and clear mountain views; mornings are often clearest.
Dry season
June-September · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Clear skies and easier hiking conditions; best for longer treks and lake views.
Wet season
December-March · 6-16°C (43-61°F)
Lush páramo and prolific waterfalls, but trails can be muddy and visibility reduced.
Weather & Climate near Yacurí National Park
Climate
Yacurí National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 5°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1064 mm/year), wettest in March.
Air Quality:
AQI 57
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 109 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 143 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 16° | 11° | 196 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 16° | 11° | 134 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| May | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 68 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| June | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.7h |
| July | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| August | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| September | Very Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 4.4 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| December | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 72 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Yacurí National Park
Yacurí National Park is accessed from Loja Province. Common approach routes begin in the city of Loja, then by road toward local mountain towns such as Zapotillo or La Toma depending on the chosen trailhead. Local transport and 4x4 vehicles are often necessary; many visitors hire local guides or arrange logistics through tour operators in Loja.
Tips for Visiting Yacurí National Park
- Hire a local guide from Loja province for trail access and safe route-finding-many high-altitude paths are unmarked.
- Acclimatize at mid-elevation villages before attempting higher day hikes; altitude reaches over 4,000m in parts of the park.
- Bring layers and a waterproof shell: weather changes rapidly at Andean elevations.