Huaquillas weather in August
In August, Huaquillas sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Huaquillas's 1st-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Huaquillas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:28 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.7
- out of 10
Huaquillas is city of El Oro Province, Ecuador.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical August day in Huaquillas reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 28 | 21 |
| 3 | 28 | 21 |
| 4 | 28 | 21 |
| 5 | 28 | 21 |
| 6 | 28 | 21 |
| 7 | 28 | 21 |
| 8 | 28 | 21 |
| 9 | 28 | 21 |
| 10 | 28 | 21 |
| 11 | 28 | 21 |
| 12 | 28 | 21 |
| 13 | 28 | 21 |
| 14 | 28 | 21 |
| 15 | 28 | 21 |
| 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 17 | 28 | 21 |
| 18 | 28 | 21 |
| 19 | 28 | 21 |
| 20 | 28 | 21 |
| 21 | 28 | 21 |
| 22 | 28 | 21 |
| 23 | 28 | 21 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 |
| 26 | 28 | 21 |
| 27 | 28 | 21 |
| 28 | 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 28 | 21 |
| 30 | 28 | 21 |
| 31 | 28 | 21 |
How August really feels in Huaquillas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Huaquillas weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 12th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 24° | 84 | 13.4 | 12.2 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 177 | 18.3 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 204 | 17.5 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 115 | 12.9 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| May | 30° / 23° | 48 | 7.1 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 22° | 10 | 2.2 | 11.8 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 21° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.8 | 7.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.9 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 21° | 6 | 1.2 | 12 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 8 | 2 | 12.1 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 16 | 3.5 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 37 | 6.2 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in August, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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| Clearer (%) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 53 | 47 |
| 3 | 54 | 46 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 53 | 47 |
| 6 | 52 | 48 |
| 7 | 53 | 47 |
| 8 | 52 | 48 |
| 9 | 51 | 49 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 49 | 51 |
| 14 | 49 | 51 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 47 | 53 |
| 18 | 47 | 53 |
| 19 | 47 | 53 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 45 | 55 |
| 24 | 45 | 55 |
| 25 | 45 | 55 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 45 | 55 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Huaquillas gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in August, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 85% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 89% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 2 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 3 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 4 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 5 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 7 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 8 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 9 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 10 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 11 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 12 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 13 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 14 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 15 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 16 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 17 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 18 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 19 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 20 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 21 | 12 | 85 | 3 |
| 22 | 12 | 85 | 3 |
| 23 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 24 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 25 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 26 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 27 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 28 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 29 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 30 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 31 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
Wind in August
Winds average 7 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:32 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 6:22 PM to 6:19 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:22 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:22 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:20 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:19 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.52 kWh/m² to a high of 5.52 kWh/m² in September across the year — August's 5.33 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Huaquillas
None of Huaquillas's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Huaquillas's monsoon runs February–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Huaquillas?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is one of the better times to visit Huaquillas for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Huaquillas in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Huaquillas sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
Sea temperature near Huaquillas in August
The nearest coast averages about 23°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in March at about 27°C and coldest in September near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 23 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 24 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Huaquillas in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Huaquillas peaks around February 19 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 11 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Huaquillas in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Huaquillas is worst in December — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.1× the cleanest month (August, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 10 | Good |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Huaquillas?
Huaquillas sits at 3.5°S, 80.2°W, 9 m above sea level, in Ecuador. The nearest listed city is Zarumilla, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Huaquillas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Huaquillas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Huaquillas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 99 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,865 m.
The land around Huaquillas is covered by artificial surfaces (32%) and grassland (23%) within 3 km, water (32%) within 16 km, and water (37%) and trees (36%) within 80 km.
Ecuador travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 43% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $7,125
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 70%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 45.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 466
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Huaquillas (-3.4752°, -80.2308°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).