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Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Atacames

Atacames is a small town in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,948 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population18,948
Local time12:33
0.87° N, 79.85° WElevation 1 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code080305
The year in Atacamesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low27° / 23°
Rain this month16mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Atacames at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in March

Coolest month23°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

139 mm of rain

Driest monthOctober

16 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

May

Weather in Atacames

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 86%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct28°24°7.2 mm
Fri23 Oct29°25°6.7 mm
Sat24 Oct27°24°21.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°13.6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°24°25.3 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°23°14.7 mm
Thu29 Oct25°24°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct25°24°16.6 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°7.3 mm

When to go to Atacames

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484542444647596962504849
High27°27°28°28°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°
Low24°24°24°24°24°24°23°23°23°23°23°23°
Rain (mm)1591661391388853402025162756
Wet days2524252523151058131419
Sea26°27°27°27°27°27°26°26°26°26°26°26°

What's on in Atacames

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Atacames

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Acuario de AtacamesZoos
0.6 km
Casa BlancaMountain huts
1.1 km
Sol de SuaCamp sites
3.2 km
residential green coastMountain huts
6.4 km
Campo de golfGolf courses
8.4 km
Casa golf casablancaGolf courses
8.6 km

Nature around Atacames

Nature in Ecuador

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Atacames

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Atacames

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Muisne 28 km ↘2016 · 55 km
7.7Valdez 57 km ↖1979 · 98 km
7.6Esmeraldas 19 km →1958 · 43 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 49 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Ecuador
Paleogene · 1

Formations around the town

Zapallo Formation · 1

Towns and villages around Atacames

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Atacames from above

Around Atacames4 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal code

080305

Getting to Atacames

Carlos Concha Torres International AirportESM
28 km
La Florida AirportTCO
161 km
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
200 km

Places near Atacames

Places with a climate like Atacames

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Atacames?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Atacames.
What is the hottest month in Atacames?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Atacames?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Atacames?
March is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Atacames?
The sea is warmest in May at about 27°C and coolest in December at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Atacames?
The postal code of Atacames is 080305.