AI-generatedEsmeraldas at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 27.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,500 h
- Rain a year
- 2,156 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, Esmeraldas is rather dull; April is the sunniest month with 4.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Esmeraldas
The best time to visit Esmeraldas is from September to November. The sea reaches 27.5 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is February with 301 mm of precipitation.
Esmeraldas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Esmeraldas in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Esmeraldas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Esmeraldas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Esmeraldas in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 71 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: September – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0118:07
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:49–06:29 · evening 17:39–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:41–05:49 · evening 18:20–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Esmeraldas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 29° at the start of the month to 28° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Esmeraldas in October?
In October, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 6 min06:01 – 18:07
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 90 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Esmeraldas
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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Esmeraldas (score 52 and 55). In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. November has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 26.7° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 4.1 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 82 mmbetter | 94 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Esmeraldas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January28° · Sea 27° · 3.7 h
In January, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 271 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in January44February29° · Sea 27° · 3.9 h
In February, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 301 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in February40March29° · Sea 27° · 4.2 h
In March, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 268 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in March39April30° · Sea 27° · 4.4 h
In April, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 267 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in April40May29° · Sea 28° · 4.3 h
In May, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in May44June29° · Sea 27° · 4.2 h
In June, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 161 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in June45July29° · Sea 27° · 4.2 h
In July, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 129 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in July49August29° · Sea 27° · 4.2 h
In August, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 102 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in August51September29° · Sea 27° · 4.0 h
In September, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 91 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas – and yet one of the best months here.
Esmeraldas in September52October29° · Sea 27° · 4.1 h
In October, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas – and yet one of the best months here.
Esmeraldas in October55November28° · Sea 27° · 4.1 h
In November, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas – and yet one of the best months here.
Esmeraldas in November46December28° · Sea 26° · 4.1 h
In December, Esmeraldas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 170 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Esmeraldas.
Esmeraldas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Esmeraldas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (22°), the warmest in April (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 28° | 24° | 26.5° | 3.7 h | 27 | 271 |
| FebruaryFeb | 44 | 29° | 24° | 26.7° | 3.9 h | 25 | 301 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 29° | 24° | 26.9° | 4.2 h | 26 | 268 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 30° | 24° | 27.3° | 4.4 h | 25 | 267 |
| MayMay | 40 | 29° | 24° | 27.5° | 4.3 h | 26 | 221 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 29° | 23° | 27.2° | 4.2 h | 21 | 161 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 29° | 23° | 26.9° | 4.2 h | 18 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 29° | 22° | 26.7° | 4.2 h | 16 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 29° | 22° | 26.7° | 4.0 h | 15 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 29° | 22° | 26.7° | 4.1 h | 14 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 28° | 23° | 26.5° | 4.1 h | 13 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 28° | 23° | 26.4° | 4.1 h | 19 | 170 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Esmeraldas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.0 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Esmeraldas ranges from 26.4 °C in December to 27.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 26.7 and 28.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 25.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 25.8° | 27.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.3° | 26.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.2° | 26.3° | 28.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.9° | 26.0° | 27.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.7° | 26.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.7° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Esmeraldas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Esmeraldas, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Esmeraldas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Esmeraldas has about 14 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Esmeraldas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Esmeraldas
How breezy and how cloudy Esmeraldas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Esmeraldas typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 90 % of the sky over Esmeraldas: mostly overcast, with about 4.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Esmeraldas
How often the day gets hot in Esmeraldas (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Esmeraldas has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Esmeraldas
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Esmeraldas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Esmeraldas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 52) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 39).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Esmeraldas vs Quito
In October the holiday weather in Esmeraldas and Quito is about equally good (score 52 vs 51). During the day Quito is 11 °C cooler than Esmeraldas.
| in October | Esmeraldas | Quito |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 18° |
| Sea | 27° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 30 |
| Best time | Sep – Nov | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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- 6Quito18°51
- 7Guayaquil29°24°40
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Frequently asked questions about Esmeraldas
When is the best time to visit Esmeraldas?
The best time to visit Esmeraldas is from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Esmeraldas?
The sea temperature in Esmeraldas ranges from 26.4 °C in December to 27.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Esmeraldas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Esmeraldas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Esmeraldas?
The wettest month is February with 301 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 82 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Esmeraldas get?
Esmeraldas gets around 1,500 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 4.4 hours a day; in January there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Esmeraldas in?
Esmeraldas is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Esmeraldas?
A nonstop flight from London to Esmeraldas takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 52) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 41, summer holidays 48, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 46.