PeruWhat’s the climate like in Ecuador?
The current climate in Ecuador features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ecuador in recent years was 40°C in September 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Ecuador receives 2784 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Peru? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, or explore other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Ecuador?
The best time to visit Ecuador for mild to warm weather is January up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Ecuador.
Climate Table of Ecuador
The climate table of Ecuador shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 324 | 274 | 314 | 309 | 235 | 175 | 144 | 135 | 158 | 194 | 232 | 290 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January, February, May and June
- Precipitation: 2784 mm per year, averaging 232 mm per month
- Driest months: 135 mm in August, 144 mm in July and 158 mm in September
- Wettest months: 324 mm in January, 314 mm in March and 309 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Ecuador
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ecuador, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ecuador
This graph shows how much rainfall Ecuador, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ecuador
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ecuador, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ecuador
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ecuador, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ecuador
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ecuador, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
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