Due to Ecuador’s location on the equator, the country does not experience distinctive seasons and the weather does not change much throughout the year. However, the climate varies significantly from one region to another.
In Andean towns like Quito and Cuenca the temperature usually varies between 10°C to 20°C (50°F-70°F). The weather sometimes changes completely within hours, so be always prepared for sun, wind and rain when you head out. The driest months are July and August with sometimes no rainfall at all for weeks. The Andean region usually experiences most rainfall in March, April and October.
The climate in the Amazon region is hot and humid with an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). You can always expect rainfall but January is usually the least rainy month.
The average temperature throughout the year in the coastal region is also 25°C (77°F). On the contrary to the Amazon region, most months in the coastal cities like Guayaquil and Manta are arid, usually only receiving rainfall from January to April.
The climate in Galapagos is similar to the climate of the coastal region. The sea is warmer and calmer from January to April but during these months, there is more rainfall. From July to September, the sea is coolest and roughest but there is little rainfall. The water temperature also varies a lot depending on the location within the Galapagos archipelago because the Southern and Western islands are influenced by cold currents, while the warm Panama Current influences the Northern islands.