
When is the best time to visit Ecuador?
The best time to visit Ecuador depends on which area of the country you travel to. The weather variations are usually the result of regional differences and micro-climates, rather than clearly defined seasons. There is a drier season from June to September in the highlands, for example, but the ‘four seasons in a day’ phenomenon can happen at any time.
Ecuador’s cultural attractions and sightings of wildlife on the mainland can be enjoyed year-round, as can hiking or more gentle touring in the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Similarly, the Amazon and the cloud forests delight visitors whatever the season.
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Ecuador Climate Guide
Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
The Amazon | 29°C 195mm | 30°C 204mm | 29°C 245mm | 29°C 337mm | 29°C 323mm | 28°C 362mm | 28°C 285mm | 29°C 178mm | 30°C 253mm | 30°C 312mm | 30°C 304mm | 30°C 233mm |
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Cuenca | 21°C 64mm | 21°C 78mm | 20°C 103mm | 20°C 115mm | 20°C 72mm | 19°C 36mm | 19°C 25mm | 19°C 27mm | 20°C 44mm | 21°C 84mm | 21°C 64mm | 21°C 70mm |
The Galapagos Islands | 28°C 75mm | 29°C 73mm | 30°C 67mm | 30°C 61mm | 28°C 22mm | 26°C 22mm | 24°C 26mm | 24°C 20mm | 24°C 25mm | 24°C 20mm | 25°C 20mm | 26°C 27mm |
Guayaquil | 31°C 182mm | 31°C 212mm | 31°C 216mm | 31°C 152mm | 31°C 41mm | 29°C 9mm | 29°C 1mm | 29°C 0mm | 30°C 1mm | 30°C 2mm | 30°C 5mm | 31°C 31mm |
Otavalo | 21°C 77mm | 21°C 105mm | 21°C 115mm | 20°C 127mm | 21°C 91mm | 21°C 45mm | 21°C 18mm | 22°C 26mm | 22°C 59mm | 21°C 97mm | 21°C 115mm | 21°C 80mm |
Quito | 19°C 121mm | 19°C 142mm | 19°C 169mm | 19°C 186mm | 19°C 116mm | 19°C 57mm | 20°C 25mm | 20°C 36mm | 20°C 83mm | 20°C 126mm | 19°C 121mm | 20°C 107mm |
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