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Puná Island

Island

In the Gulf of Guayaquil, Puná Island combines mangrove coasts, small fishing villages and beaches; visitors come for birdwatching, local seafood, and to explore rural island life and colonial-era history.

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Puná Island essentials

Address: Isla Puná (Puná Island), Gulf of Guayaquil, Guayas Province, Ecuador
Neighbourhoods

Tips for Visiting Puná Island

  • Isla Puná is reached by local boats from ports serving the Guayas estuary; ferry/boat services are infrequent and seasonal, so confirm schedules locally and expect simple landing facilities.
  • Plan visits during the drier months when sea conditions are calmer, and allow extra time for inter-island transfers - Puná is a working island community, so services are limited and best arranged in advance.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Puná Island

The drier months (roughly June-November) are the best time to visit Puná Island for calmer seas and more reliable conditions for boat access and outdoor activities.

Dry season (best for travel)
Jun-Nov · ~24-30 °C
Drier weather, calmer seas and more reliable boat access make June-November the preferred window for visiting Puná Island and exploring coastal areas.
Wet season
Dec-May · ~24-30 °C (higher humidity)
Higher rainfall and rougher seas can affect boat travel and outdoor plans-expect more frequent downpours and increased humidity.

Weather & Climate near Puná Island

Climate

Puná Island's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 21° - 30° 26° 98 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
February - 22° - 31° 26° 116 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
March - 22° - 31° 27° 132 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
April - 22° - 31° 27° 64 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
May - 21° - 30° 26° 14 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
June - 20° - 29° 24° 10 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
July - 20° - 28° 24° 11 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
August - 19° - 28° 23° 2 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 19° - 28° 23° 3 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
October - 19° - 28° 24° 6 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
November - 19° - 29° 24° 5 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
December - 20° - 30° 25° 7 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -