Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Ecuador this January.
Ecuador, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 15°C (59°F) in Lasso to 31°C (88°F) in Nueva Loja. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Nueva Loja and 6°C (43°F) in Lasso.
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Average daytime highs in Ecuador during January reach about 18°C (64°F) in Quito.
Nighttime temperatures in Quito typically drop to around 10°C (50°F) in January.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Nueva Loja clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 31°C (88°F), and evenings that remain near 22°C (72°F).
Our database indicates that in January, Lasso is the city with the coolest temperatures in Ecuador. You can expect daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows close to 6°C (43°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine in Quito. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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