When to go · Ecuador
Best Time to Visit Ecuador
Aim for September, August and July across most of Ecuador. Climate varies by region, so check your city below for the exact best months.
Go now
September, August, July
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, May, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
March, April
Wettest is March (734mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Ecuador. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Ecuador month by month
Normals for Quito, Ecuador's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 8° | ok | |
| February | 17° | 9° | ok | |
| March | 16° | 8° | think twice | |
| April | 17° | 8° | think twice | |
| May | 18° | 8° | ok | |
| June | 17° | 7° | ok | |
| July | 18° | 7° | go now | |
| August | 19° | 7° | go now | |
| September | 20° | 7° | go now | |
| October | 18° | 9° | ok | |
| November | 18° | 9° | ok | |
| December | 17° | 9° | ok |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.
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