Climate Insights for Esmeraldas

Ecuador

Hottest
April
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
September
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
February
270 mm rain10.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Esmeraldas is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,547 mm of precipitation falls per year. Esmeraldas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Esmeraldas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Esmeraldas is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 60.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Esmeraldas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Esmeraldas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°MarMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°SepMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°F
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Min

Esmeraldas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Esmeraldas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 238mmFebPrecipitation: 270mmMarPrecipitation: 162mmAprPrecipitation: 193mmMayPrecipitation: 191mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmJulPrecipitation: 73mmAugPrecipitation: 56mmSepPrecipitation: 39mmOctPrecipitation: 38mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 133mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.4inFebPrecipitation: 10.6inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inAprPrecipitation: 7.6inMayPrecipitation: 7.5inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inJulPrecipitation: 2.9inAugPrecipitation: 2.2inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.5inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 5.3in
Precipitation

Esmeraldas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,547 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 129 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 270 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 38 mm. That's 232 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.Esmeraldas is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 60.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.5 in. That's 9.1 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/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Esmeraldas is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Esmeraldas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Esmeraldas 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 Esmeraldas 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
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
11 km/h7 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h10 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h11 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h10 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
27 °C81 °F
17 km/h10 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
15 km/h9 mph
133 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in