Weather in October in Ecuador
Considering a trip to Ecuador this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in October?
The weather in Ecuador in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Lasso at 15°C to very warm in Nueva Loja at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Nueva Loja and 5°C in Lasso.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bellavista with an average of 5.1 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 707 mm.Average sunshine
Quito enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at October'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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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Ecuador?
Quito
In October 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.
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Guayaquil
In October Guayaquil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cuenca
In October 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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Puerto Ayora
In October 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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Baños
In October Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ecuador.
Is October the best time to visit Ecuador?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Quito, October may not be the ideal time to visit Ecuador.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Quito. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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