Climate Insights for Guayaquil

The climate in Guayaquil is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,018 mm of precipitation falls per year. Guayaquil receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guayaquil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Guayaquil is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 79.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Guayaquil receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Guayaquil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Guayaquil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Guayaquil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 70°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Guayaquil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,018 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 447 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 33 mm. That's 414 mm less than March, 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.Guayaquil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 17.6 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1.3 in. That's 16.3 in less than March, 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.

Guayaquil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Guayaquil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Guayaquil is during June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 63 mm per month. By contrast, April 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 Guayaquil is during June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.5 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 87°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil 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.