Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Machala, Ecuador in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
34mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 34mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Machala, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May30°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May34mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Machala's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May4.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Machala's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May26°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May72 weather score
May scores above Machala's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
