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Atacames in April

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Rain in the Andes and Amazon; landslides on mountain roads; good Galápagos snorkelling.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Ecuador overall
Prices: Low; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Rain in the Andes and Amazon; landslides on mountain roads; good Galápagos snorkelling.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

AtacamesHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall: Low
Prices · Ecuador overall: Low

Ecuador overall: Rain in the Andes and Amazon; landslides on mountain roads; good Galápagos snorkelling.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atacames, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 7
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jun: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jun: 0

April: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Rain in the Andes and Amazon; landslides on mountain roads; good Galápagos snorkelling.

June: Inside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).

Atacames: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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