Ecuador weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Ecuador this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in August?
The weather in Ecuador in August can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate in Cuenca at 14°C to warm in Puerto Francisco de Orellana at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Puerto Francisco de Orellana and 5°C in Cuenca.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bellavista with an average of 6.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 904 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Quito, marking it as the year's driest month. Meanwhile, Quito enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Ecuador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ecuador's yearly weather, check out our Ecuador climate page.
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Average weather in Quito
In August Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Guayaquil
In August Guayaquil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cuenca
In August Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Ayora
In August Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baños
In August Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Ecuador?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Ecuador with overall pleasant weather in Quito. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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