Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town) City

City in Guayas province, Ecuador

Known by locals as a small Guayas town, Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno offers riverine lanes, seafood markets, and access to mangrove channels and agricultural landscapes outside Guayaquil’s bustle.

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town) at a Glance#

Local Time
6:57 PM
GMT-5
Population
12,617

Costs: $20-35 per day - low-cost Ecuadorian small town with local markets and simple lodging.

Safety: Generally safe, low tourist crime - typical small-town safety; take usual precautions at night.

Best Time: June-October - dry season in the coast-proximate Guayas region is best for travel.

The town is named after Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, who served as Ecuador’s president in the early 20th century.

Best Time to Visit Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)#

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno is warm year-round; visit during the dry season (June-December) for the most reliable weather. The wet months are greener but wetter, and late dry-season months are hottest.

Wet Season

January - May

24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Frequent heavy showers and high humidity - lush countryside and fewer tourists, but expect short, intense downpours.

Dry Season

June - December

23 to 29 °C (73 to 84 °F)

Drier, sunnier months with only modest temperature variation - the most convenient time for travel and outdoor activities.

Warmest Months

March - May

25 to 31 °C (77 to 88 °F)

Peak warmth and humidity before wetter months - energetic coastal days but can feel muggy; mornings are best for outings.

Climate

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1668 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (338 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

338 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (372 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

372 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (403 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

403 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

April

April is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

287 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly overcast skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 28°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

How to Get to Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)#

By Air
By Train & Bus

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Where to Stay in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)#

Budget

Town centre / near Guayaquil - $10-35/night

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town) has very few formal hotels; local hospedajes and small inns serve budget travelers. For more choice, use Guayaquil.

Mid-Range

Guayaquil (nearest city) - $35-90/night

Mid-range hotels are scarce in town. Guayaquil offers the nearest dependable selection of comfortable hotels and services.

Luxury

Guayaquil - $100+/night

No luxury hotels in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno. Travelers looking for upscale accommodation should book in Guayaquil and transfer by road.

Shopping in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)#

Shopping is basic and local: markets and small stores supply food, clothing and necessities. For more variety and branded goods travel to nearby larger cities.

Nightlife in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)#

Nightlife is modest, with evenings spent in family restaurants or small cafés. There are no clubs or large entertainment venues in the town.

Nearby Cities #