Sea temperature and swimming season in Ecuador
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 14 coastal cities in Ecuador.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machala | 28.0°C Mar | 24.4°C Aug | all year |
| Manta | 26.9°C Apr | 24.7°C Aug | all year |
| Esmeraldas | 27.9°C May | 26.6°C Dec | all year |
| Santa Elena | 26.9°C Mar | 23.6°C Aug | all year |
| Bahía de Caráquez | 27.0°C Apr | 24.8°C Aug | all year |
| Posorja | 28.0°C Mar | 24.3°C Aug | all year |
| Playas | 27.8°C Mar | 24.0°C Aug | all year |
| San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas | 28.3°C Apr | 27.1°C Dec | all year |
| Muisne | 27.5°C Apr | 26.0°C Dec | all year |
| Puerto Ayora | 27.4°C Mar | 22.0°C Sep | all year |
| Balao | 28.0°C Mar | 24.5°C Aug | all year |
| Valdez | 28.3°C Apr | 27.1°C Dec | all year |
| Puerto Baquerizo Moreno | 27.3°C Mar | 22.0°C Sep | all year |
| Pedernales | 27.5°C Apr | 25.5°C Nov | all year |
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