Ecuador in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Ecuador in may 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Ecuador. These datas are statistics for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Quito
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
31%
24%
8%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
23%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Heavy rain
41% of time
36%
21%
2%
Weather at 3am
50°F
38%
20%
17%
16%
Where to go in Ecuador in may?
Where to go in Ecuador in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Andes Cordillera (Quito, Cuenca, Loja...) | 58°F to 79°F | 12 à 28 days | bad weather* | |
| Galapagos Islands (Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island...) | 79°F | 1 day | 79°F | perfect weather* |
| Oriente (Ecuadorian Amazon) (Puyo, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Macas...) | 58°F to 85°F | 13 à 17 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Pacific coast of Ecuador (Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Machala...) | 77°F to 90°F | 1 à 21 days | 77°F to 81°F | good weather* |
Where should you go in Ecuador in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Ecuador in may ranges from perfect to bad depending on the region and city.
You are lucky: Although it is not perfect the weather in Ecuador that month should be pretty good in Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island and Manta. I allows to appreciate sightseeing in these areas. And even why not take a little time to relax under the sun!
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Loja, Guayaquil, Cuenca and Puyo have a quite correct weather for this kind of activity in may. Finally, we advise you to avoid you get to Baños, Oriente (Amazonia), Quito and Salinas in may because the climate is rather unfavorable.
Climate in Ecuador in may
Climate in Quito in may
In may, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 58°F). The climate is quite cold around this city in the month of may, but it is tolerable when dressing hot. With 16.3in over 23 days, the weather is rather to rain for your trip. Remember to bring Rain coats.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 16.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (75%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 12:06 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Cuenca in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 54°F). The climate is rather fresh there in this month, but it is endurable by dressing hot. With 9.5in over 12 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your vacations. Remember to bring adapted clothes.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area in Ecuador.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 11:59 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Guayaquil in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in the month of may. With 10.4in over 16 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||
| Length of day | 12:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Galapagos Islands in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 79°F). The climate quite pleasant in that area in may. With 0.6in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent during your vacations.
With good weather conditions, may is an advisable month to go there in Ecuador.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 78°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Length of day | 12:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Loja in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 58°F (for an average temperature of 63°F). The climate quite enjoyable in this location in may. With 7.3in over 13 days, rain may occur throughout your vacations. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in Ecuador.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||
| Humidity | 94% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Ecuador in may
| Quito in may | bad weather |
| Cuenca in may | tolerable weather |
| Guayaquil in may | tolerable weather |
| Galapagos Islands in may | perfect weather |
| Loja in may | tolerable weather |
| Oriente (Amazonia) in may | tolerable weather |
| Esmeraldas in may | good weather |
| Macas in may | tolerable weather |
| Machala in may | good weather |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana in may | bad weather |
| Puyo in may | tolerable weather |
| Baños in may | tolerable weather |
| Manta in may | good weather |
| Azogues in may | tolerable weather |
| Babahoyo in may | bad weather |
| Cayambe in may | bad weather |
| Chone in may | tolerable weather |
| Gualaceo in may | tolerable weather |
| Guaranda in may | very bad weather |
| Huaquillas in may | good weather |
| Ibarra in may | bad weather |
| Jipijapa in may | good weather |
| La Troncal in may | tolerable weather |
| Latacunga in may | bad weather |
| Machachi in may | very bad weather |
| Montalvo in may | bad weather |
| Naranjal in may | tolerable weather |
| Otavalo in may | bad weather |
| Pinas in may | good weather |
| Playas in may | good weather |
| Portoviejo in may | good weather |
| Quevedo in may | tolerable weather |
| Riobamba in may | very bad weather |
| Salinas in may | good weather |
| Samborondon in may | tolerable weather |
| Milagro in may | tolerable weather |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados in may | very bad weather |
| Tena in may | tolerable weather |
| Tulcán in may | tolerable weather |
| Zamora in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Ecuador in may:
Weather data for Ecuador in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ecuador. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ecuador can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Ecuador.