Climate and Clothing

Due to geographic differences in altitude, longitude and latitude, and the climatic effects of the Pacific Ocean, the Amazon, and the Andes, the various regions and sub regions of Ecuador have very different climates and microclimates.

The Pacific coast has a rainy season between December and May and a dry one from June to November. The temperature oscillates between 23 and 26 degrees centigrade. You can wear lightweight clothing all year round, yet it is advisable, here to use clothes that you can change easily.

The Highlands, on the other hand, has a rainy, cold climate from November to April and a dry one from May to October. The temperature here is between 13 and 18 degrees centigrade. It rains from November to April so waterproof clothing is essential. Sweaters / jumpers, jackets and long trousers are necessary.

In the Amazon, the climate is rainy and humid between January and September, with temperatures between 23 and 36 degrees centigrade, and it is dry between October and December. The same type of clothes are suitable all year: tropical kit but always with long trousers and lightweight cotton shirts with long sleeves, which are not too hot but protect against jungle insects. Don't forget waterproof boots or trainers for walking, absorbent socks, a hat, waterproof, swimming costume, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent, binoculars, torch and a water bottle or canteen.

The Galapagos has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging between 22 and 32 degrees centigrade. In the evenings on board the cruise boats it can get windy and chilly a windbreaker or sweater is recommended.