Ecuador
Ecuador in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Ecuador in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Ecuador in May?
- Machala is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in May; Guaranda is the coolest at 19°C (66°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Ecuador in May?
- 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°
Guaranda
Driest
3 mm
Salinas
Warmest sea
26°
Manta
Across Ecuador, May highs run from 19°C (66°F) (Guaranda) to 31°C (88°F) (Machala). On average it is about as warm as April. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Manta, Salinas, and Machala.
Best places in Ecuador in May
84 
Manta
Manabí · Ecuador
30° / 21° 7 mm May
88
Salinas
Santa Elena · Ecuador
29° / 20° 3 mm May
85
Machala
El Oro · Ecuador
31° / 21° 24 mm May
73
Loja
Loja · Ecuador
22° / 12° 75 mm May
79
Bahía de Caráquez
Manabí · Ecuador
30° / 21° 17 mm May
59
Guayaquil
Guayas · Ecuador
31° / 22° 62 mm May
66
Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas · Ecuador
29° / 23° 119 mm May
63
Riobamba
Chimborazo Province · Ecuador
20° / 9° 48 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 29° | 20° | 3 mm | 25° | 88 |
| Machala | 31° | 21° | 24 mm | — | 85 |
| Manta | 30° | 21° | 7 mm | 26° | 84 |
| Vilcabamba | 26° | 15° | 59 mm | — | 82 |
| Puerto López | 30° | 21° | 28 mm | 26° | 80 |
| Loja | 22° | 12° | 75 mm | — | 73 |
| Esmeraldas | 29° | 23° | 119 mm | — | 66 |
| Mindo | 24° | 16° | 255 mm | — | 65 |
| Riobamba | 20° | 9° | 48 mm | — | 63 |
| Otavalo | 20° | 10° | 79 mm | — | 61 |
| Guayaquil | 31° | 22° | 62 mm | — | 59 |
| Tena | 27° | 18° | 445 mm | — | 56 |
| Latacunga | 19° | 8° | 42 mm | — | 55 |
| Guaranda | 19° | 9° | 54 mm | — | 55 |
| Quito | 19° | 8° | 95 mm | — | 53 |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana | 29° | 20° | 353 mm | — | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ecuador in May?
Average daytime highs range from 19° in Guaranda to 31° in Machala.
Can you swim in Ecuador in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manta at about 26°.