Best time to go to Ecuador for a perfect weather and where to go?
When is the best time to go to Ecuador?
When is the best time to go to Ecuador? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- In Ecuador, the weather is good across more than 52% of the territory for: July, August, September and November
- The best month to go to Quito regarding the weather is July
- On average, the warmest months in Quito are June, July, August, September and October, and the coldest months are January, June, July and August
- The rainiest months in this city are March, April, October, November and December
- The cities with the best climate are Isabela Island, Floreana Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago Island, Machala, Baltra Island, Fernandina Island, Manta, Pinas and Playas, with good weather at least 11 months a year
- The best months for swimming in Isabela Island are February, March and April
Where and when to go based on the weather?
Andes Cordillera
Quito, Cuenca, Loja...
Galapagos Islands
Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island...
Oriente (Ecuadorian Amazon)
Puyo, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Macas...
Pacific coast of Ecuador
Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Machala...
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Best time to travel to Ecuador by cities
Temperatures and rainfall in Ecuador
On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Ecuador and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Quito, Isabela Island, Cuenca, Guayaquil and Loja, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Ecuador
Find out when Ecuador has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Ecuador
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November. The number of visitors to Ecuador is high in: August and December.
- Very low season in Ecuador: January, February, April, May, June, September and November.
- Low season in Ecuador: March, July and October.
- High season in Ecuador: December.
- Peak season in Ecuador: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Ecuador month by month
Average price for flights to Ecuador
A return flight between London and Quito is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 827 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 382 more for your airline ticket to Quito if you go in august.
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Where to go in Ecuador?
This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).
| Cities | jan. | feb. | mar. | apr. | may | jun. | jul. | aug. | sep. | oct. | nov. | dec. |
| Quito | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 65°F | 65°F | 67°F | 67°F | 65°F | 63°F | 63°F |
| Isabela Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Cuenca | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 61°F | 61°F | 63°F | 65°F | 65°F | 65°F | 63°F |
| Guayaquil | 90°F | 88°F | 90°F | 90°F | 90°F | 88°F | 90°F | 92°F | 94°F | 94°F | 94°F | 92°F |
| Loja | 72°F | 70°F | 70°F | 70°F | 70°F | 68°F | 68°F | 70°F | 72°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F |
| Floreana Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| San Cristóbal Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 74°F | 72°F | 70°F | 72°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Santa Cruz Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Santiago Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Esmeraldas | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 85°F | 85°F | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F |
| Macas | 70°F | 68°F | 68°F | 68°F | 68°F | 67°F | 67°F | 70°F | 72°F | 72°F | 72°F | 70°F |
| Machala | 85°F | 85°F | 85°F | 85°F | 85°F | 83°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 83°F | 83°F |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 88°F | 88°F | 86°F | 85°F | 85°F | 83°F | 85°F | 90°F | 92°F | 90°F | 90°F | 88°F |
| Puyo | 70°F | 68°F | 68°F | 68°F | 68°F | 67°F | 67°F | 70°F | 72°F | 72°F | 72°F | 70°F |
| Baltra Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Española Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 76°F | 74°F | 72°F | 70°F | 72°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Fernandina Island | 79°F | 81°F | 83°F | 81°F | 79°F | 77°F | 76°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 74°F | 76°F |
| Baños | 58°F | 58°F | 58°F | 58°F | 58°F | 56°F | 56°F | 58°F | 59°F | 59°F | 59°F | 58°F |
| Manta | 83°F | 83°F | 85°F | 85°F | 83°F | 83°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F | 81°F |
| Azogues | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F | 61°F | 61°F | 63°F | 65°F | 65°F | 65°F | 63°F |
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About Ecuador
What can I do in Ecuador?
Beaches / swimming
Nature and countryside
Culture and heritage
Sports
Family travel
Crafts / shopping
Gastronomy
Nightlife
Is this weather information for Ecuador reliable?
Climate data for Ecuador has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Ecuador allows us to determine the average for each month in Quito, Isabela Island, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Loja, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island, Santa Cruz Island, and 38 other cities.
So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.