Swimming in Ecuador in may 2025 Sea temperature by city in may
Do you want to go to the beach in Ecuador in may 2025? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Ecuador by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in Ecuador in may 2025
Here, find the average sea temperature in Ecuador in may in several coastal cities.
Galapagos Islands in may
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 81°F
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 82°F
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 82°F
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 82°F
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 81°F
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 81°F
Pacific coast in may
77°F
min: 75°F / max: 79°F
81°F
min: 78°F / max: 84°F
77°F
min: 75°F / max: 80°F
79°F
min: 74°F / max: 84°F
Huaquillas
77°F
min: 74°F / max: 80°F
Playas
78°F
min: 74°F / max: 81°F
Where should you go swimming in Ecuador in the month of may?
Swimming in Ecuador in may is ideal (in the best case scenario)
In may in Ecuador swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
In may in Esmeraldas, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 84°F and an average of 81°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.
As for Isabela Island, Guayaquil, Floreana Island, San Cristóbal Island, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Baltra Island, Española Island, Fernandina Island, Machala, Manta, Huaquillas, Playas and Salinas, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 78°F on average (min: 74°F/max: 81°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.
Where to go swimming in Ecuador in may: the map of sea temperatures
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Isabela Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Precipitation | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 1 jour(s) (2%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Isabela Island in may
Guayaquil
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 77°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 75°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 79°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 83°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 90°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 76°F | ||
| Precipitation | 10.4in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 16 jour(s) (51%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Guayaquil in may
Floreana Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Precipitation | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 1 jour(s) (2%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Floreana Island in may
San Cristóbal Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Precipitation | 1.1in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 1 jour(s) (4%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in San Cristóbal Island in may
Santa Cruz Island
| May | |||
| Average sea temperature | 78°F | ||
| Minimum sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Maximum sea temperature | 82°F | ||
| Average outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Maximum outside temperature | 79°F | ||
| Minimum outside temperature | 77°F | ||
| Precipitation | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days of precipitation | 1 jour(s) (2%) | ||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||
| Our opinion | pleasant swimming |
More information on swimming in Santa Cruz Island in may
List of coastal cities in Ecuador
| Isabela Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Guayaquil in may | pleasant swimming |
| Floreana Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| San Cristóbal Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Santa Cruz Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Santiago Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Galapagos Islands in may | pleasant swimming |
| Esmeraldas in may | ideal swimming |
| Baltra Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Española Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Fernandina Island in may | pleasant swimming |
| Machala in may | pleasant swimming |
| Manta in may | pleasant swimming |
| Huaquillas in may | pleasant swimming |
| Playas in may | pleasant swimming |
| Salinas in may | pleasant swimming |