Climate of Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Area-weighted average across Esmeraldas. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Esmeraldas, a subdivision of Ecuador, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in August to 24.8°C / 76.6°F in April, with rainfall from 72 mm / 2.8 in to 280 mm / 11 in depending on the season (1998 mm / 78.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 262 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 253 mm10″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.7°C76.5°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.6°C76.3°F | 216 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 169 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.8°C74.8°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.7°C74.7°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 23.7°C74.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.8°C74.8°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.7°C74.7°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 24.1°C75.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas, Ecuador does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 24.8°C / 76.6°F, and the driest is November at 72 mm / 2.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas, Ecuador has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in August to 24.8°C / 76.6°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1998 mm / 78.7 in, with the wettest month being March (280 mm / 11 in) and the driest November (72 mm / 2.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Esmeraldas?
The hottest month in Esmeraldas is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Esmeraldas?
The coldest month in Esmeraldas is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When does it rain most in Esmeraldas?
The wettest month in Esmeraldas is March, averaging about 280 mm / 11 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 72 mm / 2.8 in.