Ecuador Weather Forecast
Ecuador weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Ecuador is a country in South America. Ecuador is a country in South America with its capital at Quito. It has a population of about 18 million. The capital is Quito.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Ecuador with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 49°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Ecuador is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
Nearby highlights include Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands, Chimborazo and Cotopaxi.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 4.1°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ecuador today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 1,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Ecuador right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:07 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ecuador
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 49° | 18% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 49° | 16% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 48° | 53% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 49° | 51% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 47° | 63% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 50° | 28% | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 51° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 50° | 47% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 48° | 33% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 10% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 51° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 49° | 29% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 19% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 16% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 50° | 20% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 50° | 94% | 7 mph | 6 |
Climate in Ecuador month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 48° | 12,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 63° | 48° | 18,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 48° | 18,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 48° | 15,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 48° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 64° | 47° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 67° | 47° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 46° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 10,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 47° | 10,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 48° | 12,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Ecuador
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Air quality and pollen in Ecuador
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Ecuador
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Ecuador
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Ecuador
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by mountain in Ecuador
2 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Ecuador
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Ecuador
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Ecuador
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ecuador?
Ecuador is a country in South America. Its coordinates are -0.1807, -78.4678. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Ecuador right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ecuador?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Ecuador, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:07 AM.
How many people live in Ecuador?
Ecuador has a population of approximately 18 million.
What are the top things to do in Ecuador?
Popular options include Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi and Galapagos Islands.
What places are in Ecuador?
Ecuador covers 6 places in this atlas, including Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands, Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Galapagos Islands and Quito.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 11:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
