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Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Garrapata

Garrapata is a locality in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:00
1.15° N, 79.04° WElevation 12 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code080201
The year in Garrapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low27° / 23°
Rain this month112mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Garrapata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in April

Coolest month23°C

Average low in September

Wettest monthApril

350 mm of rain

Driest monthNovember

104 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

May

Weather in Garrapata

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

14-day forecast
29°C

Showers · wind 14 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct30°24°14.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°24°14 mm
Sun1 Nov28°24°24.8 mm
Mon2 Nov29°23°17.1 mm
Tue3 Nov29°24°9 mm
Wed4 Nov29°24°25.6 mm
Thu5 Nov25°21°48.7 mm
Fri6 Nov30°23°
Sat7 Nov30°25°3.7 mm

When to go to Garrapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474542424246566458454748
High27°27°27°28°28°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°
Low24°24°24°24°24°24°24°23°23°23°23°24°
Rain (mm)281291297350323235193122143112104168
Wet days202022232013968161819
Sea27°27°27°27°28°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°

What's on in Garrapata

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

Nature around Garrapata

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 Garrapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Garrapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Muisne 28 km ↘2016 · 130 km
7.7Valdez 57 km ↖1979 · 61 km
7.6Esmeraldas 19 km →1958 · 52 km
6.9Quininde 25 km ↖2016 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Garrapata

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

Postal code

080201

Places near Garrapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Garrapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Garrapata.
What is the hottest month in Garrapata?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Garrapata?
September is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Garrapata?
April is the wettest month with about 350 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Garrapata?
The sea is warmest in May at about 28°C and coolest in January at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Garrapata?
The postal code of Garrapata is 080201.