I'm traveling to Ecuador in June. What is the weather like during that time? How hot/humid, etc?

Question

I'm traveling alone. What are also the best places to see in Guayaquil? Do a lot of people speak English there? How much money should I expect to use/bring?

Answer 1

Depending on what time in June (early or late), it is probably going to be very hot and very humid.  It also depends on where you are too.  If you are closer to the sea or in the mountains it will be a bit cooler, but the sun is pretty intense that time of year, so make sure you go out with sunscreen and hat coverage.  Have a good trip!

Answer 2

It will be hot and humid but cooler in the mountains.

I'm sure you will have a wonderful time there.

Go to the Galapagos islands and they have many markets and beaches to visit.

The volcano near Quito is nice to see or an amazon tour.

Dont hold to much money in cash, Credit cards are accepted in most retail or tourist establishments with exception to the markets.  Remember, do not flash cash around or you will wear a target.  Pick pockets patrol the tourist areas.

Maybe buy a money belt or something like that before you go.

I almost forgot.  Visit the Inca excavation and ruins.  They have some good tours to go there.

Have fun.

Dont count on finding alot of english when you are off the beaten path.

Se hablo espanol.

Answer 3

It's pretty hot in Guayaquil in June, but it's also way less so than if you were there in, say, January. Also there's no crickets in June, which is a definite plus.

I guess if you're into the touristy thing, you should visit El Malecon(it's like a boardwalk type place). And San Marino, which is the biggest mall in Guayaquil. And it's where all the rich kids hang out, so it's great for white people.

I don't know how much money you should take, as it kind of varies according to your lifestyle and what sorts of places you're expecting to stay in. However, I'll give you a bit of advice: Don't carry tons of cash around with you, especially if you're going to be using the bus. Always carry your passport around (policemen are corrupt, and if you don't have it on you, they'll threaten you with prison unless you pay a bribe). And if a taxi driver tries to charge you more than 3 dollars for a drive anywhere, don't pay. Just get another taxi.

Oh, yeah, and I definitely would NOT depend on the locals knowing English. They pretty much suck at it. Haha, I'm speaking from experience.

Answer 4

Climate: Ecuador's climate is as varied as its territory. One can experience four distinct weather patterns within a day's travel in Ecuador.  The Galapagos Islands offer a pleasant sub-tropical climate and an average temperature of 75°F year-round.  The Coast tends to be dry and hot in the south to more tropical and humid in the north. Temperatures vary from 75°F-88°F. The area experiences two distinct seasons, the rainy season (from December to May) and the dry season during the remaining months of the year.

The Andes climate varies according to the altitude. Although the region is said to experience a sub-tropical climate throughout the year, visitors will find a variation from hot in the south to temperate to cold in the north, especially in the higher altitudes. Temperatures can be between 45°F- 55°F in the north to 55°F-65°F in the south.

The Amazon is generally warm and humid. Although the region experiences rain and mild temperatures between 70°F-80°Fthroughout the year, it also has a dry season from October through December when temperatures can get into the upper 80's.

Spanish and Quichua in the highlands, among other indigenous dialects. English is widely spoken at most places frequented by tourists.

US travelers checks can easily be exchanged for cash in Ecuador and a commission of 1.5%-5% is usually charged. Larger establishments such as 3-star hotels and above, large restaurants, tour companies and operators will generally accept travelers checks, but smaller businesses will not. The most commonly accepted credit cards in Ecuador include Visa, MasterCard, Diners and in some larger establishments American Express. Withdrawing cash in Ecuador is easy as ATMs are readily available at airports, cities and large towns and are compatible with international credit cards.

Guayaquil Ecuador's biggest city and main port, it's not a big draw, though there have been recent moves to upgrade its desirability. South of here, El Oro province continues all the way to Peru and is notable for its production of two major Ecuadoran exports, shrimp and bananas.  

Sorry, to say I couldn't find anything good about Guayaquil .....

This web site has a lot of information that you should take the time to read.  

http://www.purecuador.com/Get_the_Facts3...

Answer 5

It can be pretty hot in Guayaquil in the summer time, 80s - 90s for high temps.  I spent most of my time in Ecuador in Quito, so I'm not much help in what to see is Guayaquil, but it was my experience that not many people spoke english, but I was there with local friends, so that may have just been my experience.  I do know that the folks that I talked to there did not like to speak english, and felt insulted when tourists didn't speak spanish.

Ecuador is a fairly inexpensive place to visit.  Depending on how long you are staying you can get away with only spending a few hundred dollars.  (They do use the American dollar)  Again, I was hangin w/ locals, but generally I didn't spend more than $10 on hostel rooms/night.  Most meals were under $4 and travel by bus was extremely cheap.  Honestly you can spend as little or as much as you choose, depends on how you are with spending, but I spent less than $300 for a 10 day vacation.

Answer 6

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