El Oro weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for El Oro, Ecuador. Like most weather services, we show El Oro at one spot: Machala, its largest city. At 4:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 27°C (81°F). Real rain for 9 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 9 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–DecOff season Feb–Mar
About Machala weather
Is it raining in Machala right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 27° right now. Real rain for 9 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Machala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Machala lately?
In the past 7 days, Machala had 7 rainy days and 139.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Machala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
El Oro weather by month
When is the best time to visit El Oro?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit El Oro is May–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in March to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in El Oro?
March is the wettest month, with about 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in El Oro?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does El Oro have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 130 mm (5.1 in).
How warm is the sea in El Oro?
The sea is warmest in February at about 31°C (89°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Machala), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in El Oro
Weather can differ a lot within El Oro: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | May–Dec | None | 28–30°C | 501 mm |
| Pasaje | May–Dec | None | 28–30°C | 501 mm |
| Santa Rosa | May–Dec | None | 28–30°C | 501 mm |
| Huaquillas | May–Dec | None | 28–30°C | 501 mm |
| Guabo | May–Dec | Mar | 27–28°C | 565 mm |
| Arenillas | May–Dec | None | 28–30°C | 501 mm |
| Piñas | May–Oct | None | 22–25°C | 634 mm |