Climate Insights for Manta

The climate in Manta is cold. The average annual temperature is -24°C and approximately 204mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Manta sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year. Manta experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Manta has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. June is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -10°C with a mean of -14°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -52°C and an average temperature of -50°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°C shift in average temperatures.

Manta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 204mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 33mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 31mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Manta receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 204cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Manta 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 September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Manta, which began on June 21, 2026. Manta sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in June at around -10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -52°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Manta 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.