Climate and When
to go
Ecuador mainland can be visited all year round, however the coastal regions
tend to receive greater rainfall between December and April. In Quito
and the surrounding Andes Mountains, rainfall can be expected throughout
the year, September to May tends to be the wettest time. Further east
in the Amazon Rainforest, be prepared for hot, humid conditions and heavy
downpours at anytime. The Galápagos have a much drier climate
than mainland Ecuador, rain does fall January to April however this is
usually light.
Getting There
There are no direct flights to Ecuador from the UK. Air connections are
available with Iberia via Madrid and KLM via Amsterdam. In addition there
are also several daily routes flying through the U.S. All flights to
the Galápagos originate in Ecuador, there are daily departures
from Quito via Guayaquil, (the latter is ideal if you are concerned about
altitude sickness and just want to visit the Galápagos as a single
destination).
