Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Ecuador with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ecuador in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Ecuador with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 14°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ecuador will be around 25°C, with nights close to 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 349 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
There’s an average 75% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Ecuador. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Ecuador in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
349 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
23 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Ecuador?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Ecuador. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ecuador in May
With 30°C, Ecuador hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C.
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The climate of Ecuador is based on weather data from Quito. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ecuador for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Ecuador
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Ecuador, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Ecuador
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ecuador, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 23 days of rain in Ecuador.
Daily UV Index in May in Ecuador
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ecuador, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Ecuador Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ecuador, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Ecuador Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ecuador, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Ecuador
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ecuador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ecuador by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ecuador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
