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Warmest sea in Ecuador in May

50 coastal locations in Ecuador ranked by their typical May sea temperature. Region-wide average in May: 26.6°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in May

San Lorenzo

28.2°C May mean in Ecuador

Regional May average

26.6°C

across all 50 coastal locations in Ecuador

Vs annual mean

+1.0°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Ecuador sea feels like in May

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.

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 May fits in the year

May 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 May 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 May

Sorted by the typical May 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 May mean
1 San Lorenzo 28.2°C
2 Valdez 28.2°C
3 Esmeraldas 27.9°C
4 Atacames 27.8°C
5 Tonsupa 27.8°C
6 La Mancha 27.7°C
7 Mompiche 27.6°C
8 Muisne 27.6°C
9 Pedernales 27.5°C
10 Bahia de Caraquez 27.1°C
11 Manta 27.1°C
12 Bajo Alto 27.0°C
13 Jambeli 27.0°C
14 El Oro 27.0°C
15 Machala 27.0°C
16 Huaquillas 26.9°C
17 Duran 26.9°C
18 Guayaquil 26.9°C
19 Puna Island 26.9°C
20 Subida Alta 26.9°C
21 Los Frailes Beach 26.6°C
22 Machalilla 26.6°C
23 Bajada 26.6°C
24 Data de Villamil 26.6°C
25 Engabao 26.6°C
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26 Gral Villamil 26.6°C
27 Playas 26.6°C
28 Posorja 26.6°C
29 Isla de la Plata 26.4°C
30 Ayampe 26.4°C
31 Puerto Lopez 26.4°C
32 Puerto Rico 26.4°C
33 Salango 26.4°C
34 Montanita 26.3°C
35 Olon 26.3°C
36 Ayangue 26.1°C
37 Ballenita 26.1°C
38 Chipipe 26.1°C
39 La Libertad 26.1°C
40 Punta Blanca 26.1°C
41 Punta Centinela 26.1°C
42 Salinas 26.1°C
43 San Pablo 26.1°C
44 Valdivia 26.1°C
45 Chanduy 26.0°C
46 Monteverde 26.0°C
47 Anconcito 25.8°C
48 Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos 24.8°C
49 Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos 24.7°C
50 San Cristobal Islas Galápagos 24.6°C

Coldest 10 in Ecuador in May

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

# Location May mean
1 San Cristobal Islas Galápagos 24.6°C
2 Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos 24.7°C
3 Caleta Aeolian Islas Galápagos 24.8°C
4 Anconcito 25.8°C
5 Monteverde 26.0°C
6 Chanduy 26.0°C
7 Ayangue 26.1°C
8 Ballenita 26.1°C
9 Chipipe 26.1°C
10 La Libertad 26.1°C

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