When to go · Atacames
Atacames in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
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
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Is another month better than October?
October 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 October
- AtacamesHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atacames, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jun: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jun: 4 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jun: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, lower humidity)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
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