When to go · Salinas

Salinas in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Dry and clear in the highlands; some Galápagos boats dock for maintenance.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 3
Crowds: Medium; Ecuador overall
Prices: Medium; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Dry and clear in the highlands; some Galápagos boats dock for maintenance.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages

SalinasHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall: Medium
Prices · Ecuador overall: Medium

Ecuador overall: Dry and clear in the highlands; some Galápagos boats dock for maintenance.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Sep: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 3
Jan: 3
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 0

September: Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Dry and clear in the highlands; some Galápagos boats dock for maintenance.

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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