Best time to visit Banos, Ecuador

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The best time to visit Banos is September

Banos can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, September is the best time to go.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 17℃ (62℉). The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of 2℃ (36℉).

If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Banos when the days are longest, you should visit in October. The wet season in Banos falls around March, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in August instead.

Continue reading to find out loads more about when to travel to Banos, then use the handy tools below to search for the best flight and hotel options that are right for you.

Warmest month

November

Least rainfall

August

Most daylight

October

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Banos seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Banos as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Banos is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer December to February
Autumn/fall March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Average temperatures in Banos

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Banos for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Banos climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Banos for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Banos in January

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 153mm (6") over 27 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in February

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 168mm (7") over 27 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in March

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 199mm (8") over 30 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
30 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in April

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 154mm (6") over 29 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
29 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in May

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 112mm (4") over 26 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in June

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 22 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Banos in July

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 21 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Banos in August

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 5 days
  • Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 18 days
5 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Banos in September

  • Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 57mm (2") over 21 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.

Banos in October

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 147mm (6") over 27 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in November

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 0 days
  • Average rainfall: 168mm (7") over 28 days
0 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Banos in December

  • Average temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average humidity: 84%
  • Average sunny days: 1 days
  • Average rainfall: 155mm (6") over 28 days
1 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Banos in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Banos is usually November, where temperatures tend to rise to around 14℃ (57℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Banos is generally around August. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in August first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Banos is generally around March, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of March too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Banos, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in October are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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