Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Ambato
Ecuador · South America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 51°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, including some longer spells. About 29 wet days, more than in most months.
94%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 64° and nights feel near 52°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
9%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
3 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 63°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain68%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday65°F
Rain91%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon63°F
Rain69%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening57°F
Rain37%
Cloud91%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 52 | 7.2 | 28 | 10.2 | 87 |
| Feb | 67 | 52 | 7.9 | 26 | 9.9 | 87 |
| Mar | 67 | 52 | 9.5 | 30 | 9.2 | 88 |
| Apr | 67 | 52 | 8.4 | 29 | 9.7 | 89 |
| May | 66 | 51 | 7.2 | 29 | 10.0 | 90 |
| Jun | 64 | 50 | 7.0 | 26 | 10.1 | 91 |
| Jul | 63 | 48 | 6.9 | 27 | 10.2 | 91 |
| Aug | 64 | 48 | 4.9 | 23 | 10.8 | 89 |
| Sep | 65 | 49 | 4.6 | 22 | 11.0 | 88 |
| Oct | 67 | 51 | 6.9 | 27 | 10.7 | 87 |
| Nov | 67 | 52 | 7.5 | 27 | 10.4 | 86 |
| Dec | 67 | 52 | 7.6 | 28 | 10.4 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology