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Chimborazo Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador in January.

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Quito Cuenca Montañita Tonsupa

Considering a trip to Chimborazo Province, Ecuador this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Chimborazo Province in January

Chimborazo Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. Chimborazo Province, Ecuador offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in San Andrés at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Tonsupa at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tonsupa and 5°C (41°F) in San Andrés.

For specific regional insights in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Montañita with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Huigra with 835 mm (33 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Quito sees close to 197 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Chimborazo Province by month

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Best Places to Visit in Chimborazo Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chimborazo Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chimborazo Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Chimborazo Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Chimborazo Province (January)

Quito

In January Quito generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
197 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
302 mm (12 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Quito →

Cuenca

In January Cuenca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
155 hours
113 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cuenca →

Montañita

In January Montañita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Montañita →

Tonsupa

In January Tonsupa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
267 mm (11 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Tonsupa →

Riobamba

In January Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
90 hours
74 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riobamba →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chimborazo Province, in Ecuador.

In our records: Ecuador January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Ecuador in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Ecuador brought 265 mm (10 in) in Tena on January 17, 2015.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chimborazo Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Quito 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Cuenca 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Montañita 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Tonsupa 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 267 mm (11 in)
Riobamba 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Vilcabamba 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)

Chimborazo Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador in January?

In January, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Quito sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador in January?

Average temperatures in Chimborazo Province, Ecuador during January range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Quito.

Does Chimborazo Province, Ecuador get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, with Quito averaging around 302 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chimborazo Province, Ecuador?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Chimborazo Province, Ecuador with often poor weather in Quito.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Quito. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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