January Rainfall and Precipitation in Ecuador
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Ecuador in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Ecuador in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Ecuador
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Popular cities in Ecuador
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- Alausí
- Ambato
- Archidona
- Ayampe
- Ayangue
- Ballenita
- Baños
- Cayambe
- Chimborazo
- Cotacachi
- Cuenca
- Cumbayá
- Guamote
- Guayaquil
- Hacienda Farsalia
- Hacienda Mera
- Ibarra
- Las Tunas
- Lasso
- Latacunga
- Macas
- Machachi
- Machala
- Manglaralto
- Mera
- Mindo
- Montañita
- Olón
- Otavalo
- Papallacta
- Patate
- Playas
- Puembo
- Puerto Ayora
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Puerto López
- Puerto Misahuallí
- Puyo
- Quito
- Riobamba
- Salinas
- San Antonio
- San Rafael
- Sangolquí
- Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- Tababela
- Tabacundo
- Tena
- Tonsupa
- Tumbaco
- Urcuquí
- Vilcabamba
- Yasuní National Park
- Zaruma
Ecuador precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Ecuador receive in January?
January in Ecuador is a significant part of the rainy season. It might not be the best month for a trip. Quito is characterized by its unpredictable weather, often receiving about 302 mm (12 in) of rain, which leads to frequent and sudden showers.
How many days does it rain in Ecuador in January?
Quito sees roughly 12 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Ecuador?
January is part of Ecuador's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.
What is the wettest city in January in Ecuador?
In our database, Huigra stands out as having an average rainfall level of 835 mm (33 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Ecuador?
The driest place is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno with an average rainfall of 32 mm (1.3 in) according to our data.
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