May weather forecast
Ecuador

As Ecuador moves into May, the weather patterns continue to reflect the distinct geographical regions of the country. The coastal areas, including cities like Guayaquil and Manta, see a further decline in rainfall, marking the transition towards the dry season. Temperatures, however, continue to remain warm, fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) to 31°C (87.8°F). As the rainfall decreases, outdoor and water activities become increasingly popular, especially as sea temperatures remain relatively warm.

In the Amazon region, which includes cities like Tena and Puyo, May witnesses a marginal reduction in rainfall compared to the peak in April. The region continues to uphold its Tropical Rainforest Climate, and temperatures range from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F). Despite the slight decline, rainfall remains significant, and humidity levels remain high.

The Andean highlands, home to Quito and Cuenca, experience a continuation of the extended rainy season in May. However, the month sees a slight decrease in rainfall compared to the peak months of March and April. The temperatures stay relatively cool, between 5°C (41°F) and 17°C (62.6°F), a characteristic feature of this region's climate.

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• Quito - May »
  With average rainfall decreasing significantly to 174mm (6.85"), the month of May in Quito marks the beginning of drier spells. Transitioning from April to May, Quito observes an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.2°C (61.2°F), differing subtly from the previous month.
• Guayaquil - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Guayaquil, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:17 -05. May in Guayaquil spells the onset of a tangible shift towards dry conditions and entities a step away from the city's considerable rainfall from the preceding months.
• Cuenca - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Cuenca are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. In Cuenca snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
• Santo Domingo - May »
  The months with the shortest days in Santo Domingo are May, July and August, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight. Santo Domingo remains bathed in constant daylight despite the changing rain patterns, ensuring the city's vibrancy.
• Machala - May »
  On the first day of May in Machala sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:16. Machala, Ecuador, records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) from April's 31.1°C (88°F).
• Duran - May »
  Individual cold sensitivities, influenced by sunshine, wind, and the ambient temperature, play a role in finding a swim in 24.8°C (76.6°F) water pleasant. May is witness to continuing decline in Duran's sea temperature, which drops to 24.8°C (76.6°F), indicating an increasingly cooling trend.
• Manta - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Manta, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:22 -05. As the dry season starts, the city's natural beauty shines in the absence of rain, underscoring the season's influence on the Manta's weather.
• Portoviejo - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Portoviejo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Portoviejo.
• Ambato - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Ambato, Ecuador. On the last day of the month, in Ambato, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:13 -05.
• Riobamba - May »
  In Riobamba in May, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Riobamba, in May, during 3.6 snowfall days, 66mm (2.6") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Ibarra - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Ibarra, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:14 -05. January, April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Ibarra.
• Quevedo - May »
  On the first day of May in Quevedo, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:17. Entering May, a palpable change is seen in Quevedo, Ecuador, as weather transitions towards a drier climate.