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Manta Weather in December

Manta in December

The short of it: Manta in December averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 21 °C (69 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 21° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Manta an average December high of 30°, a low of 21° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-December.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates December 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Manta runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Montecristi, 13 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Manta, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
1° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus January
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MontecristiManabí13 km SE29°20°9.0 mm
RocafuerteManabí31 km E30°21°18 mm
PortoviejoManabí33 km ESE30°20°26 mm
JipijapaManabí47 km SSE28°18°31 mm
Santa Ana de Vuelta LargaManabí49 km SE30°20°29 mm
SucreManabí51 km SE29°19°29 mm
Bahía de CaráquezManabí52 km NE29°21°10 mm
TosaguaManabí58 km ENE31°21°25 mm

The Almanac · Manta Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Manta by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°39 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
February30°23°78 mm9 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
March31°22°74 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April31°22°39 mm10 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
May30°21°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June29°20°4.0 mm10 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°20°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°19°2.0 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°19°4.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October29°20°4.0 mm12 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°20°2.0 mm12 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December30°21°4.0 mm12 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manta in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manta in December?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 21 °C (69 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 30°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Manta?

The Almanac gives December 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Manta in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 12 h 11 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Manta in December?

Hardly — December nights average 21 °C (69 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manta in December?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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