Best time to swim in Ecuador Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Ecuador? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Ecuador.
Swimming in Ecuador by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Ecuador by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Machala and Manta.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| February | 78°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| March | 77°F to 81°F | ideal swimming* |
| April | 78°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| May | 77°F to 81°F | ideal swimming* |
| June | 74°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| July | 72°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| August | 71°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| September | 70°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 71°F to 79°F | ideal swimming* |
| November | 72°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
| December | 74°F to 79°F | pleasant swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Ecuador?
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Water temperatures in Ecuador over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Ecuador for the cities of: Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Machala and Manta.