Otavalo weather in January (Ecuador)

How is January weather typically in Otavalo? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Otavalo typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Otavalo in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 193 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 197 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otavalo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 193 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (48 KM, 30 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?

For visitors traveling to Otavalo, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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