October weather forecast
Ecuador

October ushers in distinct weather changes across the diverse regions of Ecuador. In the coastal areas, where cities such as Guayaquil and Manta are located, the dry season is gradually transitioning towards the wet season. Rainfall begins to increase compared to September, although it remains relatively low. Temperatures are warm, typically fluctuating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 28°C (82.4°F). The warm sea temperatures continue to allow for a variety of water-based activities.

In the Amazon region, cities like Tena and Puyo experience a continuation of the Tropical Rainforest Climate. October witnesses a further increase in rainfall compared to September, yet it is still lower than the peak rainy months. The temperature in this region continues to remain stable, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 30°C (86°F), with the significant rainfall contributing to the persistently high humidity levels.

The Andean highlands, encompassing cities such as Quito and Cuenca, see a slight increase in rainfall in October, indicating the end of the drier season. However, temperatures continue to hover between 5°C (41°F) and 17°C (62.6°F), upholding the cooler climate characteristic of this region.

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• Quito - October »
  In Quito, Ecuador, in October, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 215mm (8.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Quito, in October, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 215mm (8.46") of accumulated precipitation.
• Guayaquil - October »
  In Guayaquil, in October, the average water temperature is 23.1°C (73.6°F). In October, the average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 42°C (107.6°F).
• Cuenca - October »
  In Cuenca during October, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. The warmest period in Cuenca, Ecuador, tends to be October, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 15.5°C (59.9°F) and a low of 7.6°C (45.7°F).
• Santo Domingo - October »
  On the first day of October in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:09. As September transitions into October, Santo Domingo records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.4°C (79.5°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.
• Machala - October »
  On the last day of October, in Machala, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:10 -05. What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Machala?
• Duran - October »
  On the first day of October in Duran sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:12. In Duran, the average seawater temperature in October is 23.1°C (73.6°F).
• Manta - October »
  July, September and October, when the average high-temperature in Manta reaches 28.9°C (84°F), are the coldest months. The months with the least rainfall in Manta are August through October with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated rain.
• Portoviejo - October »
  Despite the increasing wetness, October's favorable conditions including warm temperatures and clear skies make the month a great time to enjoy Portoviejo's various attractions. In Portoviejo in October, during 11.1 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Ambato - October »
  In Ambato in October, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 147mm (5.79") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of October in Ambato sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:07.
• Riobamba - October »
  In Riobamba during October, the rain falls for 29.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation. Entering the last quarter of the year, Riobamba, Ecuador experiences a sharp rise in rainfall in October, almost tripling that of September.
• Ibarra - October »
  In Ibarra in October, during 29.8 rainfall days, 174mm (6.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Ibarra are February, March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Quevedo - October »
  In Quevedo in October, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation. On the last day of October, in Quevedo, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:06 -05.