Ecuador
Ecuador in February
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ecuador in February — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ecuador in February?
- Machala is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (89°F) in February; Quito is the coolest at 19°C (65°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ecuador in February?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manta (26°C (79°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Machala
Coolest
19°
Quito
Driest
52 mm
Latacunga
Warmest sea
26°
Manta
February in Ecuador ranges from 19°C (65°F) in Quito to 31°C (89°F) in Machala — a spread of 13 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as January. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Manta, Riobamba, and Loja.
Best places in Ecuador in February
71 
Manta
Manabí · Ecuador
30° / 22° 73 mm Feb
67
Riobamba
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
20° / 9° 53 mm Feb
62
Loja
Loja · Ecuador
22° / 12° 95 mm Feb
71
Salinas
Santa Elena · Ecuador
30° / 22° 55 mm Feb
63
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
29° / 22° 184 mm Feb
61
Otavalo
Imbabura · Ecuador
20° / 9° 92 mm Feb
51
Quito
Pichincha · Ecuador
19° / 8° 116 mm Feb
68
Machala
El Oro · Ecuador
31° / 22° 90 mm Feb
Weather in February by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manta | 30° | 22° | 73 mm | 26° | 71 |
| Salinas | 30° | 22° | 55 mm | 26° | 71 |
| Machala | 31° | 22° | 90 mm | — | 68 |
| Vilcabamba | 26° | 16° | 140 mm | — | 68 |
| Riobamba | 20° | 9° | 53 mm | — | 67 |
| Puerto López | 30° | 22° | 102 mm | 26° | 64 |
| Esmeraldas | 29° | 22° | 184 mm | — | 63 |
| Loja | 22° | 12° | 95 mm | — | 62 |
| Otavalo | 20° | 9° | 92 mm | — | 61 |
| Mindo | 24° | 16° | 369 mm | — | 61 |
| Latacunga | 20° | 7° | 52 mm | — | 60 |
| Guaranda | 19° | 9° | 109 mm | — | 55 |
| Tena | 28° | 18° | 252 mm | — | 52 |
| Quito | 19° | 8° | 116 mm | — | 51 |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 30° | 20° | 240 mm | — | 45 |
| Guayaquil | 30° | 22° | 263 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ecuador in February?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Quito to 31° in Machala.
Can you swim in Ecuador in February?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manta at about 26°.