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The average annual maximum temperature in Las Peñas, Ecuador is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Las Peñas compares to cities worldwide.
In Las Peñas temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in April to 23°C (73°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Las Peñas by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. April, the city's warmest month, sees 155 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ecuador. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Las Peñas's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year, one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually, remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation, summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Las Peñas, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and humidity around 86%, considered very high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 85% humidity, conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Las Peñas's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Las Peñas climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Las Peñas - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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