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Basilica of La Merced

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Basilica of La Merced

Quito, Ecuador
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inQuito, Ecuador
In season~66°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

50–66°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Aug. Go in Jun, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 37%
WarmestAug · 66°F
WettestDec
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, is a Catholic temple located in the Historic Center of the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. It is the first church and headquarters of the Mercedarian Order in the country, and for this reason it bears the title of Basilica.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa
4 mi away
Papallacta
28 mi away
Cotopaxi
32 mi away
Quilotoa Loop
52 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Basilica of La Merced?

The best time to visit Basilica of La Merced is June–September, in Quito, Ecuador.

Where is Basilica of La Merced?

Basilica of La Merced is in Quito, Ecuador.

What is Basilica of La Merced known for?

The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, is a Catholic temple located in the Historic Center of the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. It is the first church and headquarters of the Mercedarian Order in the country, and for this reason it bears the title of Basilica.

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