Seasons & Weather in Ecuador

What is the best season to visit Ecuador?

Ecuador has a tropical climate that varies according to altitude and region. The weather can vary greatly in one day but is usually very pleasant with a perpetual spring feeling. There are two main seasons, though with climate change they are proving less and less obvious:

Rainy season: from December to May, when climate is hot and humid.
Dry season from June to November, climate is dry with cooler temperatures. Furthermore, Ecuador has very different microclimates depending on the four main areas that form it:

The Galapagos Islands

Discover more about weather in Galapagos.

The Pacific Coast

Rainy season runs from December to August, but swimming is pleasant. In July-August, clouds or garúa (wet mist) are often present. The northern Pacific coast has an average annual temperature of 77 to 88°F (25 to 31ºC) (hot weather from December to February), while the south is milder because of cold ocean currents.

The Sierra (Andes)

The rainy season is between November and May, but there is a high cloudiness throughout the year. The Sierra is cooler during the day, especially at high altitude (59 to 68°F; 15 to 20ºC) and cold at night.

The Oriente (the Amazon)

You will find a warm and humid climate with abundant rainfall throughout the year, except between December and February, the driest season. Average temperature goes from 77 to 88°F (25 to 31ºC).