Country guide
Ecuador
The Galapagos' fearless wildlife, Quito's colonial centre and Andean markets, with Amazon lodges a short flight away.
Currency
USD
Language
Spanish
English
Limited
Payment
Cash preferred
Power
Type A / B
120 V, 60 Hz
Dialing
+593
Destinations
The sweet-spot windows
Good weather, thinner crowds, better prices: the windows worth aiming for.
| Where | When | Why it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andes | Jun-Sep | Dry season in the highlands: clear volcano views, good hiking | Feb-Apr wettest |
| Galapagos | Feb-Apr or Jun-Sep | Warm/calm seas (Feb-Apr) or cool/dry wildlife season (Jun-Sep) | Both good; pick by activity |
Climate zones, month by month
Ecuador has 1 distinct climate zone. The right month depends on where in the country you're going.
Galapagos (Puerto Ayora) →
Jan
30°
22°
20mm
2d rain
Feb
31°
23°
30mm
4d rain
Mar
31°
24°
40mm
4d rain
Apr
31°
24°
30mm
4d rain
May
29°
23°
10mm
0d rain
Jun
27°
22°
5mm
0d rain
Jul
26°
21°
5mm
0d rain
Aug
26°
20°
5mm
0d rain
Sep
26°
20°
5mm
0d rain
Oct
26°
21°
5mm
0d rain
Nov
27°
21°
5mm
0d rain
Dec
29°
22°
15mm
0d rain
✓ Best all year
Conditions Jan Warm, wet · Feb Warm, calm seas · Mar Warmest · Apr Warm · May Cooling · Jun Cool & dry · Jul Cool, wildlife · Aug Coolest · Sep Cool & dry · Oct Cool · Nov Warming · Dec Warm, wet starts
Cards tinted by verified verdict · big number = typical daily high, small = low · hover for conditions