AI-generatedGuayaquil at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Nov
- Warmest month
- Dec · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 27.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,280 h
- Rain a year
- 2,646 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Guayaquil
Guayaquil has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 1,280 hours of sunshine a year, Guayaquil is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 4.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – November
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0118:10
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 05:48–06:28 · evening 17:42–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:48 · evening 18:23–18:31
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.
What is the weather like in Guayaquil in October?
In October, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 98 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 9 min06:01 – 18:10
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Guayaquil
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %90 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %3 %
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
Sea temperature in Guayaquil
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.3 – 24.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Guayaquil ranges from 23.2 °C in August to 27.1 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in December. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 25.8 and 28.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.0° | 25.1° | 27.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.8° | 25.7° | 28.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.1° | 25.8° | 28.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 26.7° | 25.0° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.2° | 24.8° | 27.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 24.7° | 22.0° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.8° | 21.6° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.2° | 21.4° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 23.2° | 21.5° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.6° | 22.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 23.8° | 22.5° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.9° | 23.9° | 26.4° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Guayaquil
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 3.6 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Guayaquil, 30 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Guayaquil
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 March (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 it, 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.
Rain in Guayaquil: 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, Guayaquil has about 18 rainy days with 98 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Guayaquil
How breezy and how cloudy Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
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 89 % of the sky over Guayaquil: mostly overcast, with about 3.6 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 Guayaquil
How often the day gets hot in Guayaquil (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, Guayaquil has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Guayaquil
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 (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in September (21°), the warmest in March (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) on about 361 days a year, mostly all year round.
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 | 43 | 28° | 23° | 26.0° | 3.1 h | 27 | 296 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 28° | 23° | 26.8° | 3.0 h | 26 | 406 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 29° | 24° | 27.1° | 3.1 h | 28 | 446 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 29° | 23° | 26.7° | 3.5 h | 27 | 367 |
| MayMay | 45 | 28° | 23° | 26.2° | 3.4 h | 27 | 277 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 27° | 22° | 24.7° | 3.4 h | 23 | 173 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 27° | 21° | 23.8° | 3.6 h | 21 | 135 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 27° | 21° | 23.2° | 4.0 h | 18 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 28° | 21° | 23.2° | 3.9 h | 19 | 115 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 28° | 21° | 23.6° | 3.6 h | 18 | 98 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 28° | 21° | 23.8° | 3.9 h | 14 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 29° | 22° | 24.9° | 3.6 h | 19 | 156 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
2.20° S, 79.89° W · 14 m · America/Guayaquil
Best time to visit Guayaquil
The best time to visit Guayaquil is from June to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in March it only reaches 27.1 °C. The wettest month is March with 446 mm of precipitation.
Guayaquil through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Guayaquil in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Guayaquil in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Guayaquil in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Guayaquil in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Guayaquil for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Guayaquil
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Guayaquil: score 53 against 48. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. November has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 53better |
| Day high | 28° | 28° |
| Night low | 21° | 21° |
| Sea | 23.6° | 23.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 3.9 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 98 mm | 80 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
12 or more rainy days
Guayaquil month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January28° · Sea 26° · 3 h
In January, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 296 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in January43February28° · Sea 27° · 3 h
In February, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 406 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in February40March29° · Sea 27° · 3 h
In March, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 446 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in March41April29° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In April, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 367 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in April45May28° · Sea 26° · 3 h
In May, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 277 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in May50June27° · Sea 25° · 3 h
In June, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in June52July27° · Sea 24° · 4 h
In July, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 135 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in July51August27° · Sea 23° · 4 h
In August, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 97 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in August49September28° · Sea 23° · 4 h
In September, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in September48October28° · Sea 24° · 4 h
In October, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 98 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in October53November28° · Sea 24° · 4 h
In November, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
Guayaquil in November41December29° · Sea 25° · 4 h
In December, Guayaquil is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 156 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Guayaquil.
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Guayaquil vs. Quito
In October the holiday weather in Guayaquil and Quito is about equally good (score 48 vs. 45). During the day Quito is 11 °C cooler than Guayaquil.
| in October | Guayaquil | Quito |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 17° |
| Sea | 24° | – |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 30 |
| Best time | Jun – Nov | Jul – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Guayaquil
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Guayaquil 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.
Guayaquil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 3.4 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 55 min
- Distance
- 9,470 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.
Frequently asked questions about Guayaquil
When is the best time to visit Guayaquil?
The best time to visit Guayaquil is from June to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Guayaquil?
The sea temperature in Guayaquil ranges from 23.2 °C in August to 27.1 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Guayaquil in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Guayaquil?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Guayaquil?
The wettest month is March with 446 mm of precipitation. The driest month is November with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Guayaquil get?
Guayaquil gets around 1,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 4.0 hours a day; in February there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Guayaquil in?
Guayaquil uses the time zone America/Guayaquil, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Guayaquil?
A nonstop flight from London to Guayaquil takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Guayaquil?
Guayaquil has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 51, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 42.
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