Climate of Ecuador

The climate of Ecuador varies by region, due to differences in altitude and, to a degree, in proximity to the equator.^[1]

Ecuador map of Köppen climate classification.

The coastal lowlands in the western part of Ecuador are typically warm with temperatures in the region of 25 °C (77 °F).^[2] Coastal areas are affected by ocean currents and between January and April are hot and rainy.^[3]

The weather in Quito is consistent with that of a subtropical highland climate. The city has barely any cool air since it is close to the equator. The average temperature during the day is 66 °F (19 °C), which generally falls to an average of 50 °F (10 °C) at night. The average temperature annually is 64 °F (17.8 °C). There are only really two obvious seasons in the city: dry and wet. The dry season (summer) runs from June to September and the wet season (winter) is from October to May. As most of Ecuador is in the southern hemisphere, June to September is considered to be winter, and winter is generally the dry season in warm climates. Spring, summer, and fall are generally the "wet seasons" while winter is the dry (with the exception of the first month of fall being dry).

See also

• Climate

References

External links

• Ecuador Weather & When to Travel
• Climate map
• Description climates for each region

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