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Catarama
Los Ríos, Ecuador

Catarama

Catarama is a small town in Los Ríos, Ecuador. It has a population of about 7,216 (2022). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population7,216
Local time23:05
1.57° S, 79.47° WElevation 242 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code120202
The year in Cataramaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Catarama at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in March

Coolest month21°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

503 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

9 mm of rain

Weather in Catarama

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Rain · wind 0 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct32°25°41.6 mm
Sun25 Oct34°24°28.7 mm
Mon26 Oct33°24°28.1 mm
Tue27 Oct33°24°36.3 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°73.3 mm
Thu29 Oct32°24°19.6 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°18.6 mm
Sat31 Oct33°24°18.1 mm
Sun1 Nov30°24°24 mm
Mon2 Nov27°24°32.7 mm

When to go to Catarama

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434139414456717472565144
High27°27°28°27°27°26°25°26°26°27°27°27°
Low22°23°23°23°22°21°21°20°21°21°22°22°
Rain (mm)42155150337614948299181656152
Wet days222425221711654101115

What's on in Catarama

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Catarama

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

FAMILIA ORDIÑEZ LOORCamp sites
0.7 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Catarama

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Catarama

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Bahía de Caráquez 4 km →1998 · 149 km
7.0Tosagua 7 km ↑1956 · 125 km
6.8Balao 15 km ↑2023 · 141 km
6.2Tosagua 10 km ↙1964 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Catarama

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Catarama from above

Postal code

120202

Getting to Catarama

José Joaquín de Olmedo International AirportGYE
80 km
Cotopaxi International AirportLTX
121 km
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMEC
151 km

Places near Catarama

Places with a climate like Catarama

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Catarama?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Catarama.
What is the hottest month in Catarama?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Catarama?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Catarama?
March is the wettest month with about 503 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Catarama?
The postal code of Catarama is 120202.