Yasuní National Park
Yasuní National Park is a national park located in Orellana Province, Ecuador. Established in 1979, it covers an area of 9,823 square kilometers at an elevation of 210 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Ecuador.
Planning a visit
The park experiences daily highs between 27 °C and 29 °C and daily lows between 21 °C and 22 °C throughout the year. Rain falls in all months, with monthly totals ranging from 176 mm in January to 345 mm in June, and rainy days ranging from about 19 days in August to 27 days in March, April, and May.
The nearest airport is Francisco De Orellana Airport in Coca, located 104 km away, while Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito is 261 km away. The park is located 275 km from the capital city of Quito.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 25 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 176 | 225 | 276 | 318 | 334 | 345 | 300 | 232 | 232 | 248 | 228 | 193 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
