Water temperature in Machala in May

Is it warm enough to swim in Machala in May? Average water temperature in Machala in May is 26.3°C and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Machala in May is 29.1°C, and the coldest is 24°C. Average high air temperature in Machala in May is 30°C, and average low temperature is 23°C. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Machala

Changes water temperature in Machala in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Machala for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Machala, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

Sea temperature

Tides

Weather forecast

You can choose any other years:

Day	2025	2024	Min	Max
1 May	26.8°C	27.7°C	25.1°C	27.7°C
2 May	28.4°C	28.2°C	25°C	28.5°C
3 May	28.2°C	28.1°C	24.6°C	28.6°C
4 May	28°C	27.9°C	24.6°C	28.7°C
5 May	27.7°C	28.3°C	25°C	28.7°C
6 May	27.6°C	28.1°C	24.9°C	28.4°C
7 May	29.1°C	27.8°C	25.2°C	29.1°C
8 May	28.4°C	27.5°C	25°C	29.1°C
9 May	27.3°C	27.2°C	25°C	28.6°C
10 May	27.7°C	28.7°C	24.6°C	28.7°C
11 May	27.6°C	28.6°C	24.9°C	28.6°C
12 May	27.4°C	27.4°C	25.1°C	27.9°C
13 May	27.2°C	27.3°C	25.1°C	28.7°C
14 May	27.2°C	27.3°C	25°C	28.4°C
15 May	27.2°C	27.5°C	25.2°C	28.5°C

Day	2025	2024	Min	Max
16 May	27.1°C	27.4°C	25.1°C	28.2°C
17 May	27°C	27.9°C	25°C	28.2°C
18 May	26.8°C	27.7°C	25°C	28.1°C
19 May	26.7°C	27.6°C	25°C	28.2°C
20 May	26.5°C	27.3°C	25°C	28°C
21 May	27.5°C	27.1°C	24.6°C	27.7°C
22 May	27.1°C	26.9°C	24.3°C	27.4°C
23 May	26.8°C	26.7°C	24.3°C	27.2°C
24 May	26.5°C	27.1°C	24.3°C	27.1°C
25 May	26.4°C	27.1°C	24°C	27.3°C
26 May	26.3°C	27.1°C	24°C	27.1°C
27 May	25.7°C	26.9°C	24°C	27°C
28 May	25.8°C	26.7°C	24.2°C	27°C
29 May	25.8°C	26.3°C	24.5°C	27.9°C
30 May	25.8°C	25.8°C	24.8°C	28.7°C
31 May	25.8°C	25.9°C	25.2°C	28.5°C

Average water temperature in Machala in May over a decade

2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
26.5°C	26.8°C	26.2°C	27.3°C	26.6°C

2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
26.2°C	25.8°C	27.9°C	27.4°C	27.1°C

Machala sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Machala in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Weather and climate in Machala in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Machala in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

Average HIGH temperature30°C
Average LOW temperature23°C
Average rainfall0.9''/23mm

Machala water temperature during other months:

You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below

Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

	Avr	Min	Max
Jambeli	26.3°C	24°C	29.1°C
El Oro	26.4°C	24°C	29.5°C
Bajo Alto	26.4°C	24°C	29.6°C
Huaquillas	26.4°C	24°C	29.9°C
Puna Island	26.3°C	23.9°C	29.4°C
Puerto Pizarro	26.2°C	23.8°C	29.5°C
Subida Alta	26.4°C	23.2°C	29.1°C
Bajada	26.5°C	23.7°C	29.4°C
Tumbes	26.2°C	23.5°C	29.1°C
Data de Villamil	26.4°C	23.3°C	29.1°C

Ecuador photo gallery

If you have interesting photos of this place, you can upload them here. Photos will be available to all users after verification by the moderator.

Vote for Ecuador best beach

Get widget or API for your website

Our report for Machala is compiled using satellite data together with in-situ observations to get the most reliable daily data of sea surface temperatures, surf forecasts, current temperatures and weather forecasts.

Region

Date (day and month)

Water temperature: min 16°C

Average temperature Maximum temperature