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Warmest sea in Ecuador in August

50 coastal locations in Ecuador ranked by their typical August sea temperature. Region-wide average in August: 24.2°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in August

San Lorenzo

27.4°C August mean in Ecuador

Regional August average

24.2°C

across all 50 coastal locations in Ecuador

Vs annual mean

-1.4°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Ecuador sea feels like in August

Water at this temperature is very pleasant to swim in. If you tend to wear a wetsuit when swimming, you might consider removing it now to avoid the body overheating.

Ecuador monthly average 24.2°C to 27.3°C
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  • Warmest month March 27.3°C
  • Coldest month August 24.2°C
  • Annual mean 25.6°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where August fits in the year

August sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Ecuador month rankings:

Ecuador sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Ecuador location. The list below is based on the typical August mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

Zoom in to see individual locations. Click a pin for water temperatures. View list →
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Top 50 warmest Ecuador locations in August

Sorted by the typical August mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location August mean
1 San Lorenzo 27.4°C
2 Valdez 27.4°C
3 Esmeraldas 27.0°C
4 Atacames 26.7°C
5 Tonsupa 26.7°C
6 La Mancha 26.6°C
7 Mompiche 26.4°C
8 Muisne 26.4°C
9 Pedernales 25.7°C
10 Bahia de Caraquez 24.7°C
11 Manta 24.7°C
12 Bajo Alto 24.2°C
13 Jambeli 24.2°C
14 El Oro 24.2°C
15 Machala 24.2°C
16 Los Frailes Beach 24.1°C
17 Machalilla 24.1°C
18 Huaquillas 24.0°C
19 Isla de la Plata 24.0°C
20 Duran 23.9°C
21 Guayaquil 23.9°C
22 Puna Island 23.9°C
23 Subida Alta 23.9°C
24 Ayampe 23.9°C
25 Puerto Lopez 23.9°C
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26 Puerto Rico 23.9°C
27 Salango 23.9°C
28 Bajada 23.7°C
29 Montanita 23.7°C
30 Olon 23.7°C
31 Data de Villamil 23.6°C
32 Engabao 23.6°C
33 Gral Villamil 23.6°C
34 Playas 23.6°C
35 Posorja 23.6°C
36 Ayangue 23.5°C
37 Ballenita 23.5°C
38 Chipipe 23.5°C
39 La Libertad 23.5°C
40 Punta Blanca 23.5°C
41 Punta Centinela 23.5°C
42 Salinas 23.5°C
43 San Pablo 23.5°C
44 Valdivia 23.5°C
45 Anconcito 23.4°C
46 Monteverde 23.3°C
47 Chanduy 23.3°C
48 Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos 22.4°C
49 San Cristobal Islas Galápagos 22.1°C
50 Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos 22.1°C

Coldest 10 in Ecuador in August

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Ecuador coasts to avoid for swimming in August.

# Location August mean
1 Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos 22.1°C
2 San Cristobal Islas Galápagos 22.1°C
3 Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos 22.4°C
4 Chanduy 23.3°C
5 Monteverde 23.3°C
6 Anconcito 23.4°C
7 Ayangue 23.5°C
8 Ballenita 23.5°C
9 Chipipe 23.5°C
10 La Libertad 23.5°C

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