Ambato weather in January (Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Ambato during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Ambato generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Ambato in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ambato climate page with graphs.

 

Ambato, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 167 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in January

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ambato in January?

For visitors traveling to Ambato, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ambato.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.