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Guayas, Ecuador

Balao

Balao is a small town in Guayas, Ecuador, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,850 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population12,850
Local time02:08
2.91° S, 79.82° WElevation 5 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code091208
The year in Balaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low23° / 21°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Balao at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in March

Coolest month21°C

Average low in September

Wettest monthMarch

348 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

35 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

March

Weather in Balao

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°25°26.9 mm
Tue27 Oct30°24°10.2 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°49.3 mm
Fri30 Oct31°25°12.4 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°7.8 mm
Sun1 Nov30°25°5.3 mm
Mon2 Nov29°26°3.1 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°18 mm

When to go to Balao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504544485266757976646159
High26°26°27°26°26°24°23°23°23°23°24°25°
Low23°24°24°24°23°22°21°21°21°21°22°23°
Rain (mm)22632834821810274613540504891
Wet days172223191410756101112
Sea26°27°27°26°26°25°24°23°23°24°24°25°

What's on in Balao

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

Outdoors around Balao

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
parque acuatico balaoWater parks
0.5 km
Campamento 2 Mar y CieloCamp sites
8.6 km
zona de roboCamp sites
12 km

Nature around Balao

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 Balao

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Balao

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Caleta Cruz 11 km ↖1953 · 116 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 15 km
6.3Zorritos 56 km ↖2005 · 137 km
6.2Tixan 11 km ↓2018 · 135 km

Towns and villages around Balao

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

Balao from above

Postal code

091208

Getting to Balao

Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETR
62 km
José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYE
84 km
Mariscal Lamar AirportCUE
92 km
Muelle de embarque Rio HondoFerry port
28 km

Places near Balao

Places with a climate like Balao

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Balao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Balao.
What is the hottest month in Balao?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Balao?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Balao?
March is the wettest month with about 348 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Balao?
The sea is warmest in March at about 27°C and coolest in September at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Balao?
The postal code of Balao is 091208.