The weather in May in Ecuador

It's warm in May in Ecuador with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Ecuador. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Ecuador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2019, Ecuador reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 349 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Ecuador

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ecuador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Ecuador New York
Average temperature 25°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 349 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 30 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Ecuador with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 14°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ecuador is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Ecuador is based on weather data from Quito. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ecuador to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Ecuador

Temperature in May in Ecuador over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ecuador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Ecuador

Total precipitation in May in Ecuador over the years

Daily UV index in May in Ecuador

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ecuador, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ecuador by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ecuador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.