Machala Temperature by Month
Machala in El Oro Province, Ecuador enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Machala Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Machala offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in March and a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in August. At night, lows range from 23°C (73°F) to 20°C (68°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Machala by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Machala Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Machala spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Machala vs Ecuador
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.
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Machala vs World: Temperature Compared
Machala's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Machala?
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 Machala, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 79% — considered high. In March, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 75% humidity — conditions that feel 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.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Machala this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Machala's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Machala climate page.
