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You can visit Ecuador year-round; certain areas are better at certain times of the year, but there are no absolutes and Ecuador is not overcrowded at any time of the year. In terms of the weather, El Niño hits hard about one winter every decade, making road and rail connections impracticable and communication spotty in some outlying areas. Ecuador's climate is so varied and variable that any time of the year is good for a visit. In the highlands, every valley seems to have its own microclimate but, generally, in the northern and central Andes, the driest months are June to September. In the southern highlands the driest months are August to January.