February Weather in Ecuador - 2025
Ecuador is a beautiful holiday destination. It is a country located on South America's west coast. Its lush vegetation and landscapes make it a paradise that combines the Amazon jungle, Andean highlands, and the Galápagos Islands which are rich in diverse wildlife.
The country's capital, Quito, sits at an elevation of 2850 meter (9351 feet) in the Andean foothills. It has been described as the best-preserved historic center in South America. Its Spanish-style colonial city center is still largely intact, and you could see 16th and 17th-century palaces, and churches around the town. It is a culturally rich country whose roots and traditions can be seen and experienced.
Across the coastal areas of Ecuador, lies breathtaking views, sunny sandy beaches, and abundant fauna.
Generally, February in Ecuador will be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can still feel slightly uncomfortable for some. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 40 mm of rain during the month of February.
Contents
- 1 February weather in Ecuador
- 2 February weather in Ecuador in more detail
- 3 What to do in Ecuador in February
- 4 Is it humid in Ecuador in February?
- 5 Is February a good time to go to Ecuador?
- 6 Does it rain all day in Ecuador in February?
- 7 Is February the rainiest month in Ecuador?
- 8 Is February the most sunniest month in Ecuador?
- 9 More information about Ecuador
- 10 Weather in Ecuador in other months
- 11 What to do in Ecuador for each month
February weather in Ecuador
To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in February in Ecuador, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if February is comfortable or humidGenerally, February in Ecuador will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can still feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will cool down to around 42°F / 6°C. Many will prefer a location with air conditioning due to the high humidity level.
Ecuador has its share of rainy days in February. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 40 mm of rain during the whole month.
February weather in Ecuador in more detail
To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in February in Ecuador, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds- What will the temperature be in Ecuador in February
Generally, you can expect in February an average temperature of 59°F / 15°C during the day and an average of 42°F / 6°C during the night. In February, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 62°F / 17°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 35°F / 2°C.
When looking at the whole year, January, February, March, April, November and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. July, August and September are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. And equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 59°F / 15°C.
But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August and September are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. January, February, March, April, November and December are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. And equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 62°F / 17°C.
In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Ecuador each month:
- Can you expect rain in February in Ecuador?
Generally, you can expect about 16 rain days in February, with on average 1.6 inches / 40 mm of rain.
When looking at the whole year, August is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.6 inches / 15 mmmm. April is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 2.1 inches / 54 mmmm. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is a lot more than January, which sees around 1.1 inches / 27 mm of rain. And a lot less than March, which sees around 2 inches / 51 mm of rain
If we look at the number of days with rain, August is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 14 and 15 days. April is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 22 and 23 days. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees an average of between 15 and 16 days of rain. And less than March, which sees an average of between 21 and 22 days of rain
- What will the water temperature be in Ecuador for February
You can expect in February, the water temperature for Ecuador to be between 82°F / 28°C and 75°F / 24°C.
To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.
March has the highest water temperature, with an average of between 82°F / 28°C and 84°F / 29°C. September has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 78°F / 26°C and 80°F / 27°C. When comparing the water temperature from February with the month before and after, February has a water temperature almost equal to January, with a water temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from March, that is an average of between 82°F / 28°C and 84°F / 29°C.
- Can you expect in February a lot of sunny days in Ecuador
Generally, you can expect around 0 sunny days in February and around 16 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.
When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 0 sunny days. When comparing February with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to January, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. And almost equal to March, with around 0 sunny days
We have looked at the sunny days in Ecuador. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. March is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 14 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing February with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to January, with an average of between 10 and 11 cloudy days. And slightly less than March, with around 14 cloudy days
- Will it be comfortable in February in Ecuador?
Generally, February in Ecuador will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.
We use the humidity and temperature in Ecuador to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.
When looking at the whole year, July has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). January and February And have the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing February with the month before and after, this is equal to January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). And almost equal to March, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid)
What to do in Ecuador in February
- Cotopaxi: This is an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains of Ecuador. It is south of Quito. At 5897 meter (19348 feet) in height, it is one of the world's highest volcanoes and the second-highest summit in Ecuador.
- The Amazon forest: Snowbirds can find and go on tours to the Amazon Jungle for a couple hundred dollars. A great part of Ecuador is the Amazonian rainforest, so it will be an exciting experience to explore the habitat of over 1000 species like monkeys, tapirs, and Jaguars.
- Monasterio de San Francisco: This is the oldest and largest church in Quito.
- Middle of the World: Also known as Ciudad Mitad del Mundo, the Middle of the World is grounds that hold a monument to the equator, which highlights the exact location of the Equator. There is also a Museum in the area.
Is it humid in Ecuador in February?
A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Ecuador in February. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in February in Ecuador, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Ecuador during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.
Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of February, you can expect that Ecuador will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some.
July is the month with the most comfort. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. January and February are the most uncomfortable months. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is not a lot of difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months.
Is February a good time to go to Ecuador?
Trying to answer the question of whether February is a good time to go to Ecuador is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.
These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.
If we look at the average temperature for Ecuador in February, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In February, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. But due to the moderate humidity it can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. During the night, it will be around 42°F / 6°C.
The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 0 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days.
The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 40 mm of rain during February. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.
We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that February in Ecuador is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.
Does it rain all day in Ecuador in February?
In Ecuador, it does not rain all day in February. You can expect around 16 rainy days, with on average 1.6 inches / 40 mm of rain during the month.
Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Ecuador, there are, on average 0 sunny days and 16 partly sunny days in February. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.
Is February the rainiest month in Ecuador?
February is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.
To answer what the rainiest month is in Ecuador, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.
April is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 23 days with rain. August is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 15 days.
April is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 2.1 inches / 54 mm of rain. August is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.6 inches / 15 mm of rain.
Is February the most sunniest month in Ecuador?
February is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.
To answer what the sunniest month is in Ecuador, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.
July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 0 sunny days, and 16 partly suny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.
July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February and April are the months with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.
The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While March is the month with the highest number of overcast days.
More information about Ecuador
Weather in Ecuador in other months
- Weather in Ecuador for January
- Weather in Ecuador for March
- Weather in Ecuador for April
- Weather in Ecuador for May
- Weather in Ecuador for June
- Weather in Ecuador for July
- Weather in Ecuador for August
- Weather in Ecuador for September
- Weather in Ecuador for October
- Weather in Ecuador for November
- Weather in Ecuador for December
What to do in Ecuador for each month
- What to do in January in Ecuador
- What to do in February in Ecuador
- What to do in March in Ecuador
- What to do in April in Ecuador
- What to do in May in Ecuador
- What to do in June in Ecuador
- What to do in July in Ecuador
- What to do in August in Ecuador
- What to do in September in Ecuador
- What to do in October in Ecuador
- What to do in November in Ecuador
- What to do in December in Ecuador