When to go · Atacames
Atacames in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Shoulder season; seas start to cool; quieter prices.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Low
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Shoulder season; seas start to cool; quieter prices.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).
- JulyGreatInside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).
- AugustGreatInside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).
- SeptemberGreatInside Atacames's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity).
Weather in May
- AtacamesHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Low
Ecuador overall: Shoulder season; seas start to cool; quieter prices.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atacames, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
May: 5
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jun: High
Prices
May: Low
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Shoulder season; seas start to cool; quieter prices.
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