Climate normals · 1970–2000
Esmeraldas Climate
Esmeraldas is a city in Ecuador (09) with a population of about 218,727. Its average annual temperature is 25.5°C (78°F), with roughly 1121 mm of rain per year.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1121
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Sep
Coldest Month
Esmeraldas Climate
Esmeraldas has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1121 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is September. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1121
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Sep
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 78° | 167 mm |
| February | 26° / 78° | 184 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 170 mm |
| April | 26° / 79° | 149 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 119 mm |
| June | 26° / 78° | 97 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 58 mm |
| August | 25° / 77° | 31 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 40 mm |
| October | 25° / 78° | 34 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 23 mm |
| December | 25° / 78° | 49 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Esmeraldas
The most comfortable months to visit Esmeraldas are typically November, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 30°C high). The coldest is September (near 21°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Esmeraldas are typically November, August and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Esmeraldas, Ecuador has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 1121 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is September.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Esmeraldas average about 30°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.