Weather in April in Ecuador
Planning a getaway to Ecuador this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in April?
In April, Ecuador experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Latacunga at 15°C to very warm in Huaquillas at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Huaquillas and 6°C in Latacunga.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salinas with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 1074 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Quito.Average sunshine
The city Quito usually sees around 131 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ecuador in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ecuador climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Ecuador?
Quito
In April Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Guayaquil
In April Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cuenca
In April Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Puerto Ayora
In April Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Baños
In April Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ecuador.
Is April the best time to visit Ecuador?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Ecuador with often poor weather in Quito.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Quito. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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