Temperatures in Ecuador depend on the altitude. The weather is generally mild and does not present difficulties for travellers.
Rather than rotating through four seasons, most of Ecuador experiences oscillating wet and dry periods. The general weather trends for each region are as follows:
Andean Highlands |
La Sierra|
Though on the equator, is generally cooler than most people would expect. The climate in the
Andes varies according to the altitude and the time of the year.
Quito, the capital city, is within 25 kms. of the Equator, but it stands high enough to make it's climate much like that of spring in England, the days warm or hot and the nights cool. In
Quito the temperature ranges from 7°C [
55°F] at night, to 26°C [
78°F] at noon, averaging 15°C [
64°F]. Rainy season from October to may with the heaviest rainfall in April. Rain usually falls in the afternoon. The day length [
sunrise to sunset] is almost constant throughout the year. In the Ecuadorian rainforest you should expect high temperatures and high humidity.
Amazon region|
El Oriente|
Normally has a warm, humid and rainy climate. The average temperature varies from 23° to 26°C [
72° to 80°F]. The drier season is generally November to February but varies by region.
Coastal lowlands |
La Costa|
It's climate is usually very warm with temperatures averaging 25°C [
76°F] to 31°C [
90°F] during the year. The rainy season [
December to May] is warm and very humid. The dry season is less humid but still a little muggy.
Galapagos Islands
In the Galapagos temperatures range from the low 80° to the high 90°F [
25°C-30°C] from December until May, the sea is warm and there is a chance of rain and accompanying humidity. From June to September you may experience occasional
garua or mist and the water is atypically cool for the tropics. Temperatures vary from the low 60° to high 70°F [
15°C-25°C]. From October to December temperatures ranges from the 70°F to 80°F.
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