Machala Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Machala has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Machala temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in March to a comfortable 25°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 20°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Machala experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2106 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Machala, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 395 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 57 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Machala Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Machala.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Machala in Ecuador
During the months of July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Machala occurs in the months of January, February, March, April, May and December.
March has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 395 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 57 mm of precipitation.
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