Climate Insights for La Maná

La Maná, Provincia de Cotopaxi, Ecuador

Hottest
March
-2°C peak
Coldest
January
-33°C low
Wettest
December
33mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Maná is cold. The average annual temperature is -16°C and approximately 311mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. La Maná sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. La Maná experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-40° -30° -20° -10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -20° Average: -26° Min: -33° Feb Max: -13° Average: -18° Min: -20° Mar Max: -2° Average: -15° Min: -19° Apr Max: -3° Average: -14° Min: -18° May Max: -10° Average: -18° Min: -23° Jun Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23° Jul Max: -16° Average: -20° Min: -23° Aug Max: -12° Average: -17° Min: -21° Sep Max: -10° Average: -15° Min: -20° Oct Max: -7° Average: -12° Min: -18° Nov Max: -4° Average: -9° Min: -14° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -13°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in La Maná vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -2°C with a mean of -15°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -33°C and an average temperature of -26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Apr Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm May Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 7mm Snow: 7mm Jul Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 9mm Aug Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 16mm Sep Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 18mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 33mm
Precipitation
Snow

La Maná is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 311mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7mm. That's 26mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. La Maná receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 311cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 12km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

La Maná is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

16 days until Spring

It is currently winter in La Maná, which began on June 21, 2026. La Maná sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around -2°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -33°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -20 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 83mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from -33 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -23 to -2°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 98mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Expect around 98cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -23 to -12°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 32mm for the entire season. Expect around 32cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Maná based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-33 °C
-20 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Feb
-20 °C
-13 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Mar
-19 °C
-2 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Apr
-18 °C
-3 °C
12 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
May
-23 °C
-10 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Jun
-23 °C
-16 °C
9 km/h
7 mm
7 cm
Jul
-23 °C
-16 °C
10 km/h
9 mm
9 cm
Aug
-21 °C
-12 °C
11 km/h
16 mm
16 cm
Sep Current
-20 °C
-10 °C
12 km/h
18 mm
18 cm
Oct
-18 °C
-7 °C
10 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Nov
-14 °C
-4 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
Dec
-13 °C
-4 °C
9 km/h
33 mm
33 cm
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