Guayaquil Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Guayaquil remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in April to 21°C (70°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Guayaquil is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2643 mm (104 in). Guayaquil can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 444 mm (17 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Guayaquil Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Guayaquil experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 5.6 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 3.6 hours in January, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Guayaquil.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 81%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in February and March and highest during July, August, September, October and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)