Mindo weather in January (Ecuador)

Looking to travel to Mindo in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Mindo generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Mindo in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 491 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 197 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mindo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 491 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in January

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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 Mindo in January?

For visitors traveling to Mindo, 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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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