Climate Insights for La Unión

Paute, Provincia del Azuay, Ecuador

Hottest
March
16°C peak
Coldest
August
6°C low
Wettest
March
302mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in La Unión is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2390mm of precipitation falls per year. La Unión receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Unión sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Feb Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Mar Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Apr Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° May Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Jul Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Aug Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Sep Max: 15° Average: 10° Min: 6° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Dec Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8°
Max
Average
Min

La Unión has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 250mm Feb Precipitation: 251mm Mar Precipitation: 302mm Apr Precipitation: 247mm May Precipitation: 194mm Jun Precipitation: 165mm Jul Precipitation: 154mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Oct Precipitation: 174mm Nov Precipitation: 231mm Dec Precipitation: 250mm
Precipitation

La Unión is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2390mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 199mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 302mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 79mm. That's 223mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

La Unión is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

2 days until Spring

It is currently winter in La Unión, which began on June 21, 2026. La Unión 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 6°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (2 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 483mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 751mm across the season with a monthly average of 250mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 743mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 413mm across the season with a monthly average of 138mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Unión 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. 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
8 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Feb
9 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
251 mm
0 cm
Mar
9 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
302 mm
0 cm
Apr
9 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
May
8 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jun
7 °C
14 °C
6 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
13 °C
7 km/h
154 mm
0 cm
Aug
6 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
6 °C
15 °C
7 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Dec
8 °C
16 °C
5 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
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