Santa Elena weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Elena, Ecuador. Like most weather services, we show Santa Elena at one spot: Salinas, its largest city. At 4:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 28°C (82°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 8 AM (6.5 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 8 AM (6.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–DecOff season Feb–Mar
About Salinas weather
Is it raining in Salinas right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 28° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 PM, 8 AM (6.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Salinas this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Salinas lately?
In the past 7 days, Salinas had 7 rainy days and 99.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Salinas?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Santa Elena weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Elena?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Elena is May–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (70°F) in September to 25°C (78°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Elena?
March is the wettest month, with about 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Elena?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F).
Does Santa Elena have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 140 mm (5.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Salinas), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Santa Elena
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Elena: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | May–Dec | None | 21–25°C | 444 mm |
| Santa Elena | May–Dec | Feb–Mar | 28–29°C | 518 mm |