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Portoviejo

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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82/100

Should I visit Portoviejo?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Portoviejo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Portoviejo are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 20°C), and February the wettest (about 255 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
Month	Avg high (°C)	Avg low (°C)	Rain (mm)	Sunshine (h/day)
January	29.3	22.2	154	8.3
February	29.0	22.6	255	8.0
March	29.4	22.6	251	8.4
April	29.6	22.4	167	9.0
May	29.2	22.2	90	8.8
June	28.6	21.2	34	8.3
July	28.9	20.7	16	8.6
August	29.4	20.1	10	9.0
September	29.4	20.2	7	8.9
October	29.4	20.5	17	8.3
November	29.4	20.3	19	8.7
December	29.5	21.3	57	8.6

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Previously

Documented history · 1535
Founded March 12, 1535, near the coast, by the Spanish captain Francisco Pacheco as "Villa Nueva de San Gregorio de Portoviejo", it was moved inland to its present site in 1628 due to Indian attacks.
Documented history · 2016
On April 16 and 17, 2016, a large earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.8 struck the region.
Founding of Portoviejo
Founded on 12 March 1535 by Spanish captain Francisco Pacheco as "Villa Nueva de San Gregorio de Portoviejo"; relocated inland in 1628.
2016 Earthquake
A magnitude‑7.8 earthquake struck on 16‑17 April 2016, causing over 300 fatalities and extensive building damage.

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01 · Overview

Portoviejo, in brief

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02 · History