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Pedernales
Mache River
Mache River
Manabí, Ecuador

Pedernales

Pedernales is a town in Manabí, Ecuador, close to the sea. It has a population of about 27,068 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population27,068
Local time06:37
0.07° N, 80.05° WElevation 32 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal codes131001–131002, 131005
The year in Pedernalesweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month14mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Pedernales at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in March

Coolest month22°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

166 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

10 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

May

Weather in Pedernales

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct29°25°7 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°22.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°73 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°12.2 mm
Mon2 Nov28°24°9.3 mm
Tue3 Nov28°24°14.7 mm
Wed4 Nov29°24°15.4 mm
Thu5 Nov28°24°4.8 mm
Fri6 Nov26°24°7.5 mm

When to go to Pedernales

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score464341444650657367636148
High27°28°28°28°28°27°27°27°27°27°27°27°
Low23°24°24°24°24°23°22°22°22°22°22°23°
Rain (mm)1662471881778243241015142660
Wet days2625262422137457816
Sea26°27°27°27°27°26°26°25°25°26°25°25°

What's on in Pedernales

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

Outdoors around Pedernales

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

pedernalesCamp sites
1.6 km
Albergue Pedernales IICamp sites
2 km

Nature around Pedernales

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 Pedernales

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pedernales

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.8Muisne 28 km ↘2016 · 37 km
7.6Esmeraldas 19 km →1958 · 122 km
7.2Bahía de Caráquez 4 km →1998 · 83 km
7.0Tosagua 7 km ↑1956 · 91 km

Towns and villages around Pedernales

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

Pedernales from above

Around Pedernales3 places to see, do and reach nearby

Postal codes

131001–131002131005

Getting to Pedernales

Carlos Concha Torres International AirportESM
111 km
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMEC
133 km
Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
190 km

Places near Pedernales

Places with a climate like Pedernales

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pedernales?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pedernales.
What is the hottest month in Pedernales?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Pedernales?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pedernales?
January is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pedernales?
The sea is warmest in May at about 27°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.
What is the postal code of Pedernales?
Pedernales has 3 postal codes: 131001–131002, 131005.