El Oro Province Weather in May

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

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Machala Zaruma

Considering a trip to El Oro Province, Ecuador this May 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 May

El Oro Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. May 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 May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Machala with an average of 195 mm (7.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Zaruma with 404 mm (16 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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in El Oro Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in El Oro Province (May)

Precipitation variation in El Oro Province (May)

Machala

In May 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 good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
263 mm (10 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
very good
Climate in Machala →

Zaruma

In May 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 less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
593 mm (23 in)
404 mm (16 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Machala 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Zaruma 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 404 mm (16 in)

El Oro Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, El Oro Province, Ecuador generally has good 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 May?

In Machala, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Rainfall in El Oro Province, Ecuador peaks during May. Machala averages roughly 195 mm (7.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Machala, May might be a good time to visit El Oro Province, Ecuador. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Machala. On the other hand, the months of February, March and April tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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