Machala
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Machala month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Machala are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 25–25°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), August the coldest (average low 21°C), and March the wettest (about 285 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 23.2 | 143 | 9.8 |
| February | 27.7 | 23.6 | 240 | 9.6 |
| March | 27.8 | 23.7 | 285 | 9.2 |
| April | 27.7 | 23.7 | 177 | 10.0 |
| May | 26.8 | 23.3 | 96 | 9.7 |
| June | 25.5 | 22.0 | 47 | 9.5 |
| July | 25.0 | 21.2 | 34 | 9.5 |
| August | 24.6 | 20.7 | 21 | 9.8 |
| September | 24.8 | 20.9 | 20 | 10.1 |
| October | 25.1 | 21.3 | 22 | 9.3 |
| November | 25.3 | 21.2 | 23 | 9.5 |
| December | 26.6 | 22.4 | 57 | 10.0 |
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01 · OverviewMachala, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Machala took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Machala
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Machala
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Machala
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Machala
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Machala
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Machala
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Frequently Asked Questions about Machala
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01 · Q&AWhere is Machala located and what are its coordinates?
Machala is situated in Ecuador at geographic coordinates -3.2589, -79.9588 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Machala?
Machala has a recorded population of approximately 289,141 and observes the America/Guayaquil time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Machala?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Machala include es-EC, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Machala?
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