, with a hot, relatively rainy period from January to April and a dry, cooler period from May to December.
From May to December, temperatures are lower, sometimes quite cool, and a moderate wind blows from the ocean; the sky is often cloudy, however, the rains are scarce or completely absent.
From January to April, it is hotter, and there are some sunny days; the rains are irregular, and there are long periods without rain, however, in El Niño years, the rains become much more frequent.
The city is located in the west of Ecuador, at 1 degree south latitude, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, in the province of Manabí. The provincial capital, Portoviejo, is located 25 km (15 miles) to the southeast.
The climate is arid due to the Humboldt Current, a cool sea current from Chile that lowers both the air and the ocean temperature by a few degrees. On the other hand, as mentioned, even in the dry period, mists and cloud banks often form, which reduce the amount of sunshine.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
29.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.1 °C, with a minimum of
23.2 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.3 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.5 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.7 °C and a maximum of
27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
28.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 27% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.