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Machala weather in January (Ecuador)

Thinking of visiting Machala in January? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Machala tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Machala in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March and April tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Machala, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 242 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
Data from: Tumbes, Peru (65 KM, 40 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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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.

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 Machala.

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