Ecuador
Ecuador in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ecuador in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ecuador in August?
- Puerto Francisco de Orellana is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (85°F) in August; Latacunga is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ecuador in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manta (25°C (76°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Puerto Francisco de Orellana
Coolest
19°
Latacunga
Driest
1 mm
Salinas
Warmest sea
25°
Manta
August in Ecuador ranges from 19°C (66°F) in Latacunga to 29°C (85°F) in Puerto Francisco de Orellana — a spread of 11 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Manta, Salinas, and Guayaquil.
Best places in Ecuador in August
85 
Manta
Manabí · Ecuador
29° / 19° 3 mm Aug
87
Salinas
Santa Elena · Ecuador
26° / 17° 1 mm Aug
73
Guayaquil
Guayas · Ecuador
29° / 19° 2 mm Aug
70
Quito
Pichincha · Ecuador
19° / 7° 34 mm Aug
75
Loja
Loja · Ecuador
21° / 12° 51 mm Aug
77
Otavalo
Imbabura · Ecuador
20° / 8° 30 mm Aug
84
Bahía de Caráquez
Manabí · Ecuador
28° / 19° 8 mm Aug
73
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
29° / 22° 31 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilcabamba | 26° | 15° | 26 mm | — | 88 |
| Salinas | 26° | 17° | 1 mm | 23° | 87 |
| Puerto López | 28° | 18° | 5 mm | 23° | 86 |
| Manta | 29° | 19° | 3 mm | 25° | 85 |
| Mindo | 24° | 15° | 70 mm | — | 81 |
| Machala | 29° | 20° | 8 mm | — | 78 |
| Otavalo | 20° | 8° | 30 mm | — | 77 |
| Loja | 21° | 12° | 51 mm | — | 75 |
| Guayaquil | 29° | 19° | 2 mm | — | 73 |
| Esmeraldas | 29° | 22° | 31 mm | — | 73 |
| Quito | 19° | 7° | 34 mm | — | 70 |
| Riobamba | 19° | 7° | 30 mm | — | 68 |
| Guaranda | 19° | 8° | 13 mm | — | 67 |
| Latacunga | 19° | 6° | 18 mm | — | 65 |
| Tena | 28° | 18° | 311 mm | — | 54 |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 29° | 20° | 232 mm | — | 44 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ecuador in August?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Latacunga to 29° in Puerto Francisco de Orellana.
Can you swim in Ecuador in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manta at about 25°.