Best Time to Visit Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
Guayaquil is at its sunniest and driest in June–November.
The best time to visit Guayaquil for sunny, dry weather is June–November — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.9°C / 75°F in August to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in March, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (August) to 254 mm / 10 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Guayaquil's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.1°C75.4°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.9°C75°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 24.3°C75.7°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.6°C76.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Guayaquil?
The best time to visit Guayaquil for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Guayaquil's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Guayaquil?
The rainy season at Guayaquil, Guayas runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 44 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is March (254 mm / 10 in).
What is the driest month in Guayaquil?
The driest month in Guayaquil is August, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.9°C / 75°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Guayaquil?
The least comfortable months for travel to Guayaquil — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, September, October. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 254 mm / 10 in in March, and the coldest month averages 23.9°C / 75°F.
Is Guayaquil climate different from Ecuador overall?
Yes, usually. Our Guayaquil figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ecuador figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Guayaquil specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.