Ecuador weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Ecuador this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ecuador in January?
Ecuador offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Lasso at 15°C to very warm in Nueva Loja at 31°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Nueva Loja and 6°C in Lasso.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average of 32 mm to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 835 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 197 hours of sunshine in Quito. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Ecuador, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ecuador's yearly weather, check out our Ecuador climate page.
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Average weather in Quito
In January Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Guayaquil
In January Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cuenca
In January Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Ayora
In January Puerto Ayora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Baños
In January Baños generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Ecuador?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ecuador due to the typically poor weather in Quito.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Quito. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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