Best time to visit Ecuador
The best time to visit Ecuador is July to September, when its 7 destinations average 87/100 for climate comfort — March is the weakest month, at 72/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 7 Ecuador destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ecuador climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78 | 22.9°C | 190 mm | Puerto Ayora 91 |
| February | 76 | 23.3°C | 208 mm | Puerto Ayora 88 |
| March | 72 | 23.1°C | 279 mm | Puerto Ayora 86 |
| April | 74 | 23°C | 234 mm | Montañita 86 |
| May | 79 | 22.8°C | 160 mm | Puerto Ayora 90 |
| June | 82 | 22°C | 112 mm | Puerto Ayora 91 |
| July | 84 | 21.8°C | 93 mm | Puerto Ayora 91 |
| August | 87 | 22.2°C | 64 mm | Otavalo 91 |
| September | 86 | 22.7°C | 75 mm | Montañita 91 |
| October | 82 | 22.7°C | 127 mm | Puerto Ayora 92 |
| November | 82 | 22.6°C | 144 mm | Montañita 92 |
| December | 80 | 22.9°C | 165 mm | Montañita 92 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Ecuador destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 7 destinations in Ecuador
Ecuador — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Ecuador?
- July to September. Across Ecuador's 7 destinations, August averages 87/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 22.2°C and 64 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Ecuador?
- March, averaging 72/100 — mean highs of 23.1°C and 279 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Ecuador?
- February, with mean daily highs of 23.3°C averaged across 7 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Ecuador?
- March, averaging 279 mm of rain.