About Ecuador
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil.
Climate in Quito
Warmest February, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October.
Monthly climate normals for Quito, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 18°C | 9.2°C | 417mm | 334h |
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| February | 18.4°C | 8.8°C | 414mm | 300h |
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| March | 17.9°C | 9.4°C | 526mm | 326h |
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| April | 17.3°C | 8.7°C | 562mm | 294h |
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| May | 17.8°C | 8.6°C | 261mm | 324h |
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| June | 17.6°C | 7.5°C | 112mm | 331h |
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| July | 17.4°C | 6.9°C | 118mm | 346h |
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| August | 19.4°C | 7.6°C | 76mm | 345h |
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| September | 19.2°C | 6.9°C | 82mm | 343h |
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| October | 19.6°C | 7.5°C | 153mm | 355h |
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| November | 18.1°C | 8.2°C | 379mm | 306h |
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| December | 16.7°C | 8.4°C | 469mm | 322h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country. The Ecuadorian Andes are also home to some of the highest active volcanoes such as the Cotopaxi.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Galapagos Islands
- Galápagos Islands
- Historic Center of Quito
- Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
- Inca road system
- Quito
- Sangay National Park
Upcoming public holidays
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