Climate Insights for El Empalme

Guayas, Ecuador

Hottest
November
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
February
545 mm rain21.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in El Empalme is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,427 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 545 mm of rainfall. El Empalme sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Empalme is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 95.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 21.4 in of rainfall. El Empalme sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MayMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°SepMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°F
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El Empalme has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.El Empalme has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 394mmFebPrecipitation: 545mmMarPrecipitation: 531mmAprPrecipitation: 399mmMayPrecipitation: 195mmJunPrecipitation: 57mmJulPrecipitation: 40mmAugPrecipitation: 14mmSepPrecipitation: 26mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 36mmDecPrecipitation: 146mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15.5inFebPrecipitation: 21.4inMarPrecipitation: 20.9inAprPrecipitation: 15.7inMayPrecipitation: 7.7inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 1inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 1.4inDecPrecipitation: 5.7in
Precipitation

El Empalme is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,427 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 202 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 545 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 14 mm. That's 531 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.El Empalme is a very wet location, receiving approximately 95.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 21.5 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.6 in. That's 20.9 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

El Empalme is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Empalme is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°78°F
Feb26°78°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°78°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°76°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep25°77°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit El Empalme is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 37 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit El Empalme is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 86°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Empalme based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Empalme based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
394 mm15.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
3 km/h2 mph
545 mm21.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
3 km/h2 mph
531 mm20.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
30 °C86 °F
3 km/h2 mph
399 mm15.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
28 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in