Ecuador is located in an equatorial climatic belt and has a number of weather features, which is important to know when choosing a time to relax.
Since Ecuador is a mountainous country, relief has a tangible effect on its climate. So, in the mountainous regions of the country, weather conditions are distinguished within a year, they are very favorable for recreation and active excursions. Regardless of the time of year, the daily air temperature ranges from +21 to +24 degrees, but at night much cooler, the difference in temperatures can reach 10-12 degrees. With the beginning of the winter months and until the end of Spring, the only change in weather in the mountains will be short rains in the afternoon. In the mountain area of the country is the capital of Quito. The uniqueness of the location of this city is that the height above sea level is about 3000 meters! In the first days after arrival, travelers can observe a short dizziness and some others are not pronounced symptoms in the lack of oxygen. However, a week later, a healthy body completely comes to normal. The lack of oxygen should not be afraid, its indicators are not critical in Quito, but the purity of the environment, air, water, products with interest pays for temporary ailment and give good health and vigor.
The purpose of many travels to the mountains becomes a plateau of Oriente. In this area, in the fall and in winter dry, the weather contributes to an exciting journey. With the rest of the time the weather whims in the form of sudden or protracted rains can spoil any campaign or climbing.
In coastal areas, the tropical climate is reigning in all its manifestations: the hot dry season alternates with the rainy season, the average air temperature during the year is about +27 degrees, but in the dry season it can increase to +35 degrees and higher. It is because of the strong heat on the Pacific coast, it is better to rest in the rainy season, from December to May, the temperature of the air is below and is in the air all day much easier. It is also worth considering that the coastal areas are influenced by the oceanic air masses, there is rarely a calm, and from August to the beginning of winter in the costha (the so-called coast in Ecuador) there are very windy weather. Local residents even gave this period the name - "Time of Aerial Snakes".
A special area with a specific climate is the Amazon River basin, in the east of the country, behind the mountain range. The precipitation level there is high all year round, although from January to the middle of spring the rains is still slightly less than in other months. In the jungle, the average daily air temperature is about +28 degrees. Humidity level is very high. Under such conditions, the jungle movement is a very difficult occupation, however, often seen natural beauty faces such efforts.
Do not forget that the Ecuador includes a magnificent group of Galapagos Islands located 1000 kilometers from the mainland. They own the title of one of the most beautiful places on the planet! Especially the islands are valued for the underwater world of the ocean. The most comfortable air and water temperature is held here from January to mid-April. After that, there is a cooling, and the ocean will no longer please the exceptional water crystality and comfortable for diving temperatures.
