Average weather for Ecuador in May
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.
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. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
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.
In May, there is an average of 349 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Ecuador in May |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
25°C | 22°C | |
 Max. temperature |
26°C | 28°C | |
| Min. temperature |
24°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
349 mm | 105 mm | |
| Rainy days |
23 days | 14 days | |
April
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.
Is May a good time to visit Ecuador?
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.
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.
Check out the climate of Ecuador for all months and discover the best travel time
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.
Daily Temperature in May in Ecuador
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Ecuador, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Ecuador
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ecuador, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 23 days of precipitation in Ecuador.
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.
Temperature in May in Ecuador over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ecuador, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Ecuador over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ecuador, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
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.
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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.
