Guayaquil weather in January (Guayas, Ecuador)

What kind of weather does January bring to Guayaquil? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Guayaquil typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 30°C, cooling off to about 23°C at night. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Guayaquil in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 107 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Guayaquil. October typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and May tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Guayaquil climate page with graphs.

 

Guayaquil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 107 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Guayaguil, Ecuador (6 KM, 3 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Guayaquil.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.