Machala weather
At 3:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 29°C (85°F). Real rain for 9 hours (18.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May–Dec. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Machala, El Oro, Ecuador.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 98%
- Rain
- 0.3 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?
No. It’s cloudy and 29° 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.
Machala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Machala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Machala 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 Machala?
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 Machala?
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 Machala 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).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months