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Machala in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Machala in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Machala, Ecuador.

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Machala in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Machala in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 19°C Max 27°C 16 mm 0 day(s) 89% 38% 24°C UV 6 10.9 h/day
Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:00 18:11
Hourly weather

Average weather in Machala in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Machala in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Machala in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Machala in October.

Temperatures and rain in Machala in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Machala in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Machala in October

Check the seasonal normals in Machala in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.8°C 23.2°C 23.5°C
Maximum temperature 26.7°C 27.0°C 27.2°C
Minimum temperature 19.0°C 19.4°C 19.9°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2009)
33.0°C
(2009)
33.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2009)
15.0°C
(2009)
14.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 2 day(s)
(7%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 22.2°C 22.8°C 23.0°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 21.2°C 22.0°C 22.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 23.3°C 23.5°C 24.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 12 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 19.0°C 19.4°C 19.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 7.0 mm 16.2 mm 25.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 4 day(s)
(13%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(1%)
0 day(s)
(1%)
1 day(s)
(4%)
Record precipitation in one day 6.4 mm
(2014)
13.0 mm
(2009)
23.9 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 89% 89% 89%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.4 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 32% 38% 37%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 10h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h12 06h00 05h57
Sunset time 18h17 18h11 18h12
Day length 12h05 12h11 12h15
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When ideal weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Machala in October?

Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesGastronomy
Possible activities in October
Beach and swimming
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Machala in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Machala in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Overcast
21°C26°C0.1 mm
2
Overcast
21°C24°C0.1 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
5
Overcast
21°C26°C0.5 mm
6
Overcast
21°C26°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
20°C26°C0.0 mm
8
Overcast
21°C25°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
20°C26°C0.0 mm
10
Light rain
20°C26°C2.5 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
21°C25°C0.2 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
20°C26°C0.0 mm
15
Overcast
20°C26°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
21°C24°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
19
Overcast
21°C26°C0.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Overcast
21°C26°C0.0 mm
23
Overcast
21°C26°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
22°C25°C0.8 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
22°C26°C0.0 mm
27
Overcast
22°C26°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
21°C25°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C24°C0.3 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
22°C25°C0.1 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Machala in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Machala in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Machala in October, which places this month 9th out of 12.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 19°C at night, with about 16 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 23°C on average in October, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 38/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Machala are: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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