Warmest sea in Ecuador in February
50 coastal locations in Ecuador ranked by their typical February sea temperature. Region-wide average in February: 27.1°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.
Warmest in February
Bajo Alto
27.9°C February mean in Ecuador
Regional February average
27.1°C
across all 50 coastal locations in Ecuador
Vs annual mean
+1.5°C
above the year-round regional average
What the Ecuador sea feels like in February
This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.
- Warmest month March 27.3°C
- Coldest month August 24.2°C
- Annual mean 25.6°C
- Months above 20°C 12 of 12
Ecuador sea temperature map (live)
The map shows today's latest reading at every Ecuador location. The list below is based on the typical February mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.
Top 50 warmest Ecuador locations in February
Sorted by the typical February 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 | Country | February mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bajo Alto | Ecuador | 27.9°C |
| 2 | El Oro | Ecuador | 27.9°C |
| 3 | Jambeli | Ecuador | 27.9°C |
| 4 | Machala | Ecuador | 27.9°C |
| 5 | Huaquillas | Ecuador | 27.8°C |
| 6 | Duran | Ecuador | 27.7°C |
| 7 | Guayaquil | Ecuador | 27.7°C |
| 8 | Puna Island | Ecuador | 27.7°C |
| 9 | Subida Alta | Ecuador | 27.7°C |
| 10 | Bajada | Ecuador | 27.5°C |
| 11 | Data de Villamil | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 12 | Engabao | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 13 | Gral Villamil | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 14 | Playas | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 15 | Posorja | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 16 | San Lorenzo | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 17 | Valdez | Ecuador | 27.4°C |
| 18 | Esmeraldas | Ecuador | 27.1°C |
| 19 | Chanduy | Ecuador | 27.1°C |
| 20 | Pedernales | Ecuador | 27.0°C |
| 21 | Atacames | Ecuador | 27.0°C |
| 22 | Tonsupa | Ecuador | 27.0°C |
| 23 | La Mancha | Ecuador | 27.0°C |
| 24 | Monteverde | Ecuador | 26.9°C |
| 25 | Mompiche | Ecuador | 26.9°C |
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| 26 | Muisne | Ecuador | 26.9°C |
| 27 | Bahia de Caraquez | Ecuador | 26.9°C |
| 28 | Manta | Ecuador | 26.9°C |
| 29 | Anconcito | Ecuador | 26.8°C |
| 30 | Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 31 | Ayangue | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 32 | Ballenita | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 33 | Chipipe | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 34 | Isla de la Plata | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 35 | La Libertad | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 36 | Punta Blanca | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 37 | Punta Centinela | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 38 | Salinas | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 39 | San Pablo | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 40 | Valdivia | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 41 | Los Frailes Beach | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 42 | Machalilla | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 43 | Montanita | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 44 | Olon | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 45 | Ayampe | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 46 | Puerto Lopez | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 47 | Puerto Rico | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 48 | Salango | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 49 | Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos | Ecuador | 26.5°C |
| 50 | San Cristobal Islas Galápagos | Ecuador | 26.4°C |
Coldest 10 in Ecuador in February
Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Ecuador coasts to avoid for swimming in February.
| # | Location | Country | February mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Cristobal Islas Galápagos | Ecuador | 26.4°C |
| 2 | Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos | Ecuador | 26.5°C |
| 3 | Ayampe | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 4 | Puerto Lopez | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 5 | Puerto Rico | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 6 | Salango | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 7 | Montanita | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 8 | Olon | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 9 | Los Frailes Beach | Ecuador | 26.7°C |
| 10 | Machalilla | Ecuador | 26.7°C |