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Machala Weather in February

Machala in February

The short of it: Machala in February averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 22° · rain 76 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & September

February in Machala brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 22°, with about 76 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and September.

Against its neighbours, Machala runs cooler than most and drier than most in February. Puerto Bolívar, 4 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

February in Machala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 11 mm more rain
Versus March
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Puerto BolívarEl Oro4 km W31°22°76 mm
GuaboEl Oro15 km E32°22°112 mm
PasajeEl Oro18 km ESE32°22°113 mm
Santa RosaEl Oro22 km S32°22°99 mm
ArenillasEl Oro35 km SSW32°22°108 mm
HuaquillasEl Oro39 km SW32°23°71 mm
Aguas VerdesTumbes40 km SW32°23°71 mm
BalaoGuayas42 km NNE31°22°143 mm

The Almanac · Machala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Machala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°22°65 mm10 km/h12 h 17 min✦✦✦
February31°22°76 mm9 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
March32°22°119 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦
April32°22°57 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May31°22°19 mm10 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June29°21°9.0 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
July29°21°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°20°7.0 mm12 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°20°10 mm12 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°20°12 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°13 mm11 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°12 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Machala in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Machala in February?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 76 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Machala?

The Almanac gives February 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and September.

How long are the days in Machala in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Machala in February?

Hardly — February nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Machala in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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