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Ecuador's national averages run from 22 °C in July to 24 °C in April, with rainfall between 166 mm in August and 459 mm in March and 3.4–5.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are August, September and October. Its 24 regions span 16–30 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Quito
- Region
- South America
- TZ
- America/Guayaquil
- Area
- 254,528 km²
Best months to visit
When Ecuador shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6 | 16.5 | 15.4 | 25.4 |
| February | 23.8 | 16.9 | 16.1 | 25.1 |
| March | 23.8 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 25.5 |
| April | 24.0 | 16.9 | 15.9 | 25.4 |
| May | 23.6 | 16.6 | 15.5 | 25.1 |
| June | 22.7 | 15.8 | 14.6 | 24.1 |
| July | 22.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 23.9 |
| August | 23.0 | 14.8 | 13.6 | 24.6 |
| September | 23.5 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 25.2 |
| October | 23.6 | 15.8 | 14.5 | 25.3 |
| November | 23.6 | 16.1 | 14.8 | 25.3 |
| December | 23.6 | 16.4 | 15.3 | 25.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 368 |
| February | 401 |
| March | 459 |
| April | 424 |
| May | 351 |
| June | 259 |
| July | 217 |
| August | 166 |
| September | 183 |
| October | 233 |
| November | 221 |
| December | 289 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 4.1 |
| February | 3.6 |
| March | 3.4 |
| April | 3.5 |
| May | 3.5 |
| June | 3.5 |
| July | 3.9 |
| August | 5.0 |
| September | 5.3 |
| October | 4.7 |
| November | 4.8 |
| December | 4.5 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| February | 4.3 | 3.6 | 5.1 |
| March | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| April | 4.3 | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| May | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| June | 5.1 | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| July | 5.5 | 4.5 | 6.4 |
| August | 5.6 | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| September | 5.5 | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| October | 5.1 | 4.4 | 5.9 |
| November | 4.9 | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| December | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Ecuador
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Ecuador, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- At its best
- At its best
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
24 regions
Ecuador, taken apart
- Azuay18–20 °C yr
- Bolívar20–22 °C yr
- Carchi18–20 °C yr
- Cañar17–19 °C yr
- Chimborazo15–16 °C yr
- Cotopaxi17–18 °C yr
- El Oro25–27 °C yr
- Esmeraldas27–29 °C yr
- Galápagos22–27 °C yr
- Guayas27–29 °C yr
- Imbabura20–20 °C yr
- Loja24–26 °C yr
- Los Ríos27–29 °C yr
- Manabí29–30 °C yr
- Morona-Santiago23–26 °C yr
- Napo15–17 °C yr
- Orellana28–31 °C yr
- Pastaza28–31 °C yr
- Pichincha19–20 °C yr
- Santa Elena27–30 °C yr
- Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas25–27 °C yr
- Sucumbíos26–29 °C yr
- Tungurahua19–22 °C yr
- Zamora Chinchipe19–23 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Ecuador
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Ecuador carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Ecuador, in order
- JanJanuary23.6°C · 368 mm · 4.1 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 368 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 368 mm of rain and 4.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary23.8°C · 401 mm · 3.6 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 401 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 401 mm of rain and 3.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch23.8°C · 459 mm · 3.4 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 459 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 459 mm of rain and 3.4 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril24.0°C · 424 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 424 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 424 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay23.6°C · 351 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 351 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 351 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune22.7°C · 259 mm · 3.5 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 258 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 258 mm of rain and 3.5 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly22.4°C · 217 mm · 3.9 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 217 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 217 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust23.0°C · 166 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 166 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 166 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember23.5°C · 183 mm · 5.3 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 183 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 183 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober23.6°C · 233 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 233 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 233 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember23.6°C · 221 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 221 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 221 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember23.6°C · 289 mm · 4.5 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 289 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 289 mm of rain and 4.5 hours of sun a day.
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