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Chimborazo Weather in January
During January, Chimborazo experiences moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and cooler nights around 5°C (41°F). January sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.
Rainfall in Chimborazo in January
Chimborazo is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 15 days and an average of 226 mm (8.9 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Chimborazo in January
Chimborazo in January gets highs of 15°C (59°F) during the day and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows around 5°C (41°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Chimborazo. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Chimborazo Temperature in January
Min Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
226 mm (8.9 in)
Rainy days
15 days
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Chimborazo in January
The weather can be unpredictable in January, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Chimborazo in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
Chimborazo 3-Day Forecast
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