Weather in February in Ecuador
Are you planning a trip a to Ecuador in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ecuador in February?
In February, 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 maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Lasso at 15°C to very warm in Huaquillas at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Huaquillas and 6°C in Lasso.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 56 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 966 mm.Average sunshine
The city Quito usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at February's conditions in Ecuador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ecuador's yearly weather, check out our Ecuador climate page.
Where to go in Ecuador in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Ecuador?
Quito
In February Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Guayaquil
In February Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cuenca
In February 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 poor that month.
Puerto Ayora
In February 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.
Baños
In February 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 February the best time to visit Ecuador?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Quito.
On average, the best time to visit Ecuador is in August with generally pleasant weather in Quito. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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