The weather in Ecuador is tough to predict. There are countless micro-climates due to extremely varied topography causing highly diverse weather in neighboring geographical locations. Weather patterns are different west and east of the Continental Divide. It is important to remember that Ecuador is located right on the Equator and, therefore, it does not have four seasons but two, somewhat different, climate periods during the year—a rainy and a dry season.
In Quito, we wake up with cold weather (50°F) and the temperature slowly rises to around 65°F–72°F and then it can drop down to the 40s. Since we are right on the Equator when the temperature is in the 70s, you’ll feel a lot warmer because it’s dry and closer to the sun.
In the Galapagos Islands the average temperature at this time of year hovers between 70°F and 81°F
We will provide you with a day-by-day list of what to wear and what to bring.
