When to go · Salinas
Salinas in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Ecuador overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Ecuador overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).
- JanuaryGreatInside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).
- FebruaryGreatInside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).
- MarchGreatInside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).
Weather in October
- SalinasHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Ecuador overall
- Low
- Prices · Ecuador overall
- Medium
Ecuador overall: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Salinas, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 3
Jan: 3
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends)). Across Ecuador: Quiet month; Andes still mostly dry.
January: Inside Salinas's best window: Dec–May (peak tourist season, busy weekends).
Salinas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen