El Oro Province Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in El Oro Province, Ecuador in February.

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Machala Zaruma

Considering a trip to El Oro Province, Ecuador this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in El Oro Province in February

El Oro Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. February in El Oro Province generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Zaruma to 28°C (82°F) in Machala. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Machala and 16°C (61°F) in Zaruma.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of El Oro Province, Ecuador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Machala with an average of 349 mm (14 in) to heavy rainfall in Zaruma with 710 mm (28 in).

Explore El Oro Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Oro Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Machala)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May28°C (82°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in El Oro Province in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across El Oro Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in El Oro Province

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in El Oro Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in El Oro Province (February)

Precipitation variation in El Oro Province (February)

Machala

In February Machala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
349 mm (14 in)
395 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Machala →

Zaruma

In February Zaruma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
573 mm (23 in)
710 mm (28 in)
744 mm (29 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Zaruma →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in El Oro Province, in Ecuador.

In our records: Ecuador February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Ecuador in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Ecuador dropped to -4°C (25°F) in Puyo on February 10, 2023.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in El Oro Province in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machala 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 349 mm (14 in)
Zaruma 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 710 mm (28 in)

El Oro Province weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Oro Province, Ecuador in February?

In February, El Oro Province, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Machala sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in El Oro Province, Ecuador in February?

Daytime temperatures in Machala peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in February, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does El Oro Province, Ecuador get a lot of rain in February?

Yes. February brings heavy rainfall to El Oro Province, Ecuador, with Machala averaging around 349 mm (14 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is February a Good Time to Visit El Oro Province, Ecuador?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to El Oro Province, Ecuador with often poor weather in Machala.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Machala. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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