Country in South America

Ecuador Weather Forecast

Ecuador weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 54°F now🕔 12:39 PM local📅 Best: July and August👥 18 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 71° / 47°

Light drizzle · 88% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 71° / 47°

Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 8 mph

Best time to go outside today

12 PM - 3 PM · comfort score 9.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.2
Outdoors6.7
Beach day2.2
Swimming0.5
Hiking7.7
Running7.7
Cycling7.6
Camping6.6
Fishing9.8
Photography4.8
Stargazing3.6
Family time6.7
Driving6.9
Flying out6.9

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% 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 12:39 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 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 12:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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