Best Time to Visit Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador
Portoviejo is at its sunniest and driest in May–December.
The best time to visit Portoviejo for sunny, dry weather is May–December — 8 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 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August to 26.4°C / 79.5°F in March, with rainfall from 10 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 126 mm / 5 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Portoviejo, Manabí, Ecuador's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Portoviejo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 25.7°C78.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.3°C75.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 24.5°C76.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 25.4°C77.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Portoviejo?
The best time to visit Portoviejo for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is March averaging 26.4°C / 79.5°F, and the driest is July with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Portoviejo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Portoviejo?
The rainy season at Portoviejo, Manabí runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 25 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is March (126 mm / 5 in).
What is the driest month in Portoviejo?
The driest month in Portoviejo is July, averaging about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Portoviejo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Portoviejo — 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 126 mm / 5 in in March, and the coldest month averages 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
Is Portoviejo climate different from Ecuador overall?
Yes, usually. Our Portoviejo 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 Portoviejo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.