Ecuador Weather Forecast
Ecuador weather: 56°F, partly cloudy. 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 56°F (13°C) in Ecuador with partly cloudy. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 49°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Ecuador is July, August and September. 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 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands, Chimborazo and Cotopaxi.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ecuador today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Ecuador right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:36 PM, Oct 4 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, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 49° | 86% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 49° | 80% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 50° | 91% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 49° | 95% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 50° | 100% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 50° | 100% · 0,5 in | 8 mph | 11 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 57° / 51° | 98% · 1,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 57° / 50° | 100% · 1,5 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 50° | 100% · 1,3 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 50° | 98% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 49° | 100% · 1,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 50° | 94% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 11 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 50° | 96% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 51° | 96% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 51° | 98% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Light rain | 55° / 50° | 100% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 3 |
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° | 47° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 47° | 1,9 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, August and September. 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 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
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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 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 84% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ecuador?
July, August and September 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 8:36 PM.
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 5 places in this atlas, including Galapagos National Park, 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 October 4, 2026 at 8:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
