When to go · Salinas

Salinas in August

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Driest Andes; windy on the páramo; Galápagos seas at their roughest.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: High; Ecuador overall
Prices: High; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Driest Andes; windy on the páramo; Galápagos seas at their roughest.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

SalinasHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall: High
Prices · Ecuador overall: High

Ecuador overall: Driest Andes; windy on the páramo; Galápagos seas at their roughest.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4
Jan: 3 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0

August: Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Driest Andes; windy on the páramo; Galápagos seas at their roughest.

January: Inside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).

Salinas: 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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