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Macas Weather in April

Macas in April

The short of it: Macas in April averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain and about 12 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 17° · rain 224 mm · daylight 12 h 4 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & June

Thirty years of records give Macas an average April high of 27°, a low of 17° and some 224 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 4 min in mid-April.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Macas runs warmer than most and about as wet in April. Sucúa, 18 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

April in Macas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus March
about the same, 22 mm more rain
Versus May
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 4 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SucúaMorona-Santiago Province18 km SSW27°17°185 mm
PaloraMorona-Santiago Province70 km NNE27°17°435 mm
AlausíChimborazo Province82 km W19°9°101 mm
PuyoPastaza Province92 km N26°17°406 mm
RiobambaChimborazo Province93 km NW20°9°59 mm
AzoguesCanar94 km WSW20°9°93 mm
CañarCanar95 km WSW16°6°95 mm
La UniónAzuay95 km SW21°10°93 mm

The Almanac · Macas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Macas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°17°182 mm5 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
February27°18°165 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°17°202 mm5 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April27°17°224 mm5 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May27°17°258 mm5 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
June26°17°294 mm5 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
July26°16°267 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
August26°16°196 mm6 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
September27°16°191 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October28°17°201 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November28°17°176 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December28°17°157 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macas in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macas in April?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 27°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 224 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Macas?

The Almanac gives April 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Macas in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 4 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Macas in April?

Hardly — April nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Macas in April?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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