Ecuador weather in May
Planning a journey to Ecuador this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in May?
The weather in Ecuador in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in San Andrés at 15°C to very warm in Huaquillas at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Huaquillas and 5°C in San Andrés.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 21 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 1163 mm. Quito enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ecuador in May, 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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ecuador?
Average weather in Quito
In May 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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Average weather in Guayaquil
In May Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cuenca
In May Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Ayora
In May Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baños
In May Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Ecuador?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ecuador with often 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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