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Montañita weather by month and the best time to visit

Updated October 2026Sources
Dec–AprBest time to visit

When to go to Montañita

Dec–Apr is warm, sunny and has the best surf, but also the rains and crowds. May–Nov is cooler, drier and grey, with fewer people.

Montañita weather by month

Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.

PleasantHotRainyCool or coldBest months
15°20°25°30°JFMAMJJASOND
Average highAverage lowRainfall

Monthly averages

MonthHighLowRainHumidityConditions
January30°C86°F22°C72°F80 mm76%Pleasant
February30°C85°F23°C74°F156 mm80%Pleasant
March29°C85°F23°C74°F156 mm82%Pleasant
April30°C85°F22°C72°F76 mm80%Pleasant
May29°C85°F22°C71°F22 mm78%Pleasant
June29°C84°F21°C69°F5 mm76%Pleasant
July29°C84°F20°C68°F2 mm74%Pleasant
August29°C84°F19°C67°F1 mm73%Pleasant
September29°C83°F19°C67°F1 mm73%Pleasant
October28°C83°F20°C67°F2 mm73%Pleasant
November29°C84°F20°C68°F3 mm73%Pleasant
December30°C85°F21°C70°F14 mm73%Pleasant

Best months across Ecuador

PlaceBest monthsWarmest month
QuitoJun–SepAug (18°C)
Galápagos IslandsDec–MayMar (29°C)
CuencaJun–SepNov (18°C)
BañosJun–SepOct (21°C)
MontañitaDec–AprJan (30°C)
GuayaquilJun–OctAug (36°C)
OtavaloJun–SepNov (19°C)
MindoJun–SepAug (26°C)
VilcabambaJun–OctSep (26°C)
Puerto LópezJun–SepDec (30°C)

Quick answers

What is the best month to visit Montañita?

Dec–Apr. Dec–Apr is warm, sunny and has the best surf, but also the rains and crowds. May–Nov is cooler, drier and grey, with fewer people.

When is the rainy season in Montañita?

Rain peaks in February with about 156 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Feb–Mar.

What is the hottest month in Montañita?

January, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).

How cold does Montañita get?

The coolest nights are in September, averaging 19°C (67°F).

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Sources

Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.