When to go to Ecuador?

Philippe's tips, local guide
Philippe's tips, local guide

The country is subject to an equatorial climate. As a general rule, you can draw a distinction between two seasons: the dry season and the wet season. However, you can see differences and variations depending on the altitude. In the Andes mountains, the temperature is quite cool all year round and is rarely above 18°C. The best season to indulge in rock climbing would be somewhere between December and January – the weather is dry and the winds at altitude are tolerable. Along the Pacific coast, the temperature is warm all year round with an average of 20°C. From December to April, the climate here is particularly appropriate for seaside activities; the sunshine comes out, the sea is the right temperature and the strength of the wind enables surfers to indulge their passion. Here is all the information you need to choose the right time for your trip to Ecuador.

Due to its geographic position on the Equator line, there isn’t really a good or bad time to explore Ecuador and the Galapagos islands. If, however, you wish to make the Galapagos islands your first choice, the months from November to April are best. Regarding inner Amazonia (the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and Yasuni National Park), you should preferably avoid the months of February and March when the rivers are too low to allow for easy navigation.

Below you will find all the climatic information to know when to go to Ecuador.
when to go infographic  Ecuador
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The weather month by month in Ecuador

Weather Quito in January

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

21 d/month
8 d/month
2 d/month

In January, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in January: 59 inches, for about 2 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in February

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

16 d/month
12 d/month

In February, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in February: 60 inches, for about 3 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in March

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

15 d/month
15 d/month
1 day

In March, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in March: 82 inches, for about 1 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in April

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

18 d/month
11 d/month
1 day

In April, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in April: 58 inches, for about 2 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in May

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

17 d/month
13 d/month
1 day

In May, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in May: 52 inches, for about 1 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in June

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

12 d/month
11 d/month
7 d/month

In June, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in June: 16 inches, for about 8 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in July

9 to 20°
Sea: 0 °

12 d/month
11 d/month
8 d/month

In July, in Quito, temperatures range from 9 to 20 degrees. Temperatures are pleasant. Rainfall in July: 10 inches, for about 11 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in August

9 to 20°
Sea: 0 °

13 d/month
10 d/month
8 d/month

In August, in Quito, temperatures range from 9 to 20 degrees. Temperatures are pleasant. Rainfall in August: 15 inches, for about 10 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in September

9 to 20°
Sea: 0 °

16 d/month
7 d/month
7 d/month

In September, in Quito, temperatures range from 9 to 20 degrees. Temperatures are pleasant. Rainfall in September: 49 inches, for about 8 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in October

10 to 20°
Sea: 0 °

16 d/month
12 d/month
3 d/month

In October, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 20 degrees. Temperatures are pleasant. Rainfall in October: 60 inches, for about 3 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in November

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

15 d/month
14 d/month
1 day

In November, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in November: 60 inches, for about 2 days without rain.

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Weather Quito in December

10 to 19°
Sea: 0 °

16 d/month
14 d/month
1 day

In December, in Quito, temperatures range from 10 to 19 degrees. Rainfall in December: 47 inches, for about 1 days without rain.

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