Things to do in Santa Elena in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Santa Elena. The weather is usually very warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 73—81°F (23—27°C).

Santa Elena has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Santa Elena. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Santa Elena in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Santa Elena in May

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Holidays in Santa Elena in May
May
  • Labor Day (May 1)
  • The Battle of Pichincha (May 2425)
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Weather in Santa Elena in May

Temperatures on an average day in Santa Elena in May

The average temperature in Santa Elena in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 81°F (27°C) to a low of 73°F (23°C). Some would describe the temperature to be very warm. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Santa Elena, February, has days with highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 75°F (24°C). The coldest month, August has days with highs of 78°F (26°C) and lows of 69°F (20°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Santa Elena in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
81°F
highs
73°F
lows

General weather summary

Very warm, breezy
Feels like
21%
Chance of rain
0.078 in
Amount
11.6 mph
Wind speed
83%
Humidity
12.0 hrs
Daylight length
6:19 AM
Sunrise
6:20 PM
Sunset
39%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 81°F (27°C) and a low of 73°F (23°C), it generally feels very warm and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Santa Elena in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Santa Elena has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Santa Elena that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Santa Elena for May.
Yorch food & drinks
1. Yorch food & drinks
Permanently Closed
Restaurant
Outdoor Activities
Olon Beach
2. Olon Beach
4.7
(723)
Public beach
Outdoor Activities
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Olon is a peaceful beach, long sand beach, you can buy ceviche and snow cones at the beach!! I highly recommend this place if you want to relax. Pet friendly also.
This beach is huge at low tide, and you can literally walk for miles.
Olon is a peaceful beach, long sand beach, I highly recommend this place if you want to relax.Amazing food.
The tide of destiny has turned and everything comes my way
Olon, Ecuador. Paradise on the beach. Close to Mantanita Beach as well. Priced just right.
Beautiful way to spend año nuevo. The water is beautiful. The waves are perfect for surfing. Now, if I can stay on the board, I might be able to ride one...lol
Olon is the best alternative to Montañita for surfers and people who just want to chill on the beach. Olon is not as crowded as Montañita, the waves are just awesome and the food is delicious
It was onevof the best ever.
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
3. Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
4.4
(6034)
Hotel
Outdoor Activities
Warmly furnished rooms in a relaxed all-inclusive resort on the beach, plus a spa & 3 restaurants.
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A little difficult to exit and enter the resort, but otherwise 5 star
Food was very good and events interesting, just the booking process was too complicated and slow. The shuttle booking with the call-service took 4 days. Also the reception and delivered of wristbans and keys took more than 2 hours when we arrived. For the amount of money that cost, we expected something better.
The hotel was great, the pools were great, the beach was great, but don’t eat the chicken nuggets at the restaurant (the one with the little waterfalls), I got salmonella and projectile vomited 4 times and had uncontrollable diarrhea. (This happened in summer 2024.)
We had to wait more than 30min outside of the property because the guard at the entrance wouldn't even let us in to the parking lot. Then we waited 1 hour at the reception. The food was terrible. My wife has dietary restrictions and the staff didn't know anything about allergies, so she ate what they recommended and she ended up becoming sick. The music from them "disco" was extremely loud until 2am. We ended up leaving after the first night, and we are waiting for our refund.
Quite bad. Pics and facilities not as advertised. Worn down rooms, poorly maintained facilities. The service is horrendous. Unpolite. Activities closing at odd times, no swimming pool after 6pm.The worse are food and drinks: cheap and no taste. For the price I expected a luxurious experience, We feel this is fraud.
All inclusive hotel, to make it cheaper they sacrifice food and beverage quality. Liquor is the cheapest on the market and also the food if it is not seafood. It is the only available all inclusive in Ecuador, the beach and the amenities are nice, it is a safe area and we had no major issues appart from the greasy food and poor quality liquor
The best part of this place is the beach and location. The people were great and weather was awesome. There were plenty of things this place has to do better in for what they charge. First of all, the rooms are not as advertised, rooms are a one star and need updating. My second complaint was the fact that they offer massage services but only had one person working so they were not able to get my group of 4 in, this was one of the reasons why we booked. Thirdly, the food was ok but what made the cafeteria horribly disgusting was there are over 50 cats and kittens that walk thought out the cafeteria, NASTY, especially if you don’t like cats or are allergic. This is unacceptable, especially for the price you have to pay. Good place but we won’t be back.
Amazing experience. Beautiful beaches and tons of fun. Loved the buffet meals. However they are too strict with the check-in at 3pm. If you arrive early, they have you waiting in the lobby until 3, or you have to pay extra 22 usd per person to be allowed access to their facilities. I think that is too stingy on them.
Playa Rosada
4. Playa Rosada
4.4
(602)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
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This beach is near at Ayangue. You need a car because this is not next to the road. You have to go like 5 km inside to arrive there. This is a place where you can rest and relax with family and friends. There are a few restaurants; they serve sea food. Also there is a bar, where you can drink variety of cocktails. You need to go early because there is a maximum of people. The last time I went was at 2 p.m.; there was not space. I returned the next day at 8 a.m., and I was the first to arrive.
This is a private beach don't go without calling first. Access road in very bad condition. Huge pot holes. Place is usually closed.
Beautiful beach with amazing sunsets.
Nice beach and not so crowded
(Translated by Google) The beach is beautiful. The sand is spectacular. But the access road leaves a lot to be desired. Not coolers. No pets. It is an ecological zone. (Original) Hermosa la playa. La arena es espectacular. Pero la vía de acceso deja mucho qué desear. No hieleras. No mascotas. Es zona ecológica.
(Translated by Google) beautiful beach, fair prices for parking, cabins and food but they should fix the entrance since the road is a bit ugly. In general the atmosphere is calm, there are not so many people and you can see an incredible sunset (Original) hermosa playa, los precios de parqueo, cabañas y alimentos justos pero deberían arreglar la entrada ya que el camino está un poco feo. En general el ambiente es tranquilo, no hay tantas personas y se puede apreciar un atardecer increíble
(Translated by Google) This place is very beautiful. The beach is very quiet, tasty water. I think that at this time on the coast it is summer and the wind blows more than normal. There is ample secure parking and a place to eat. (Original) Este lugar es muy hermoso. La Playa muy tranquila, agua Sabrosa. Creo que en esta época en la costa es verano y el viento sopla más de normal. Hay amplio parqueo seguro y lugar donde comer.
Playa de Punta Blanca
5. Playa de Punta Blanca
4.7
(557)
Public bath
Outdoor Activities
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Soft sand. Good swim. Some great eats on the way to Ballenita.
Great little locals beach and even had food brought to us for a very fair price.
Nice place with a good long beach for a healthy run, beach is clean and waves perfect for small children
Beautiful beach, and this town is a paradise.
Very peaceful beach with shallow water. Limited dining and drink choices.
Really nice place to enjoy the beach. Nice and friendly local people.
The beach is nice and usually not crowded.
Very cute and big houses. Not that cheap places to eat!!

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