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Cotacachi weather in January (Ecuador)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cotacachi, Ecuador in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cotacachi includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 197 hours of sun. Showers typically arrive in the late afternoon or evening, keeping mornings and early afternoons sunny. Even during the wet season, there's plenty of sunshine for sightseeing.

January in Cotacachi can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ecuador, check out our Cotacachi's climate page.

Cotacachi, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 220 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 197 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in January

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

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Ecuador, check out our Cotacachi's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cotacachi, 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.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
3/10

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