Esmeraldas Weather in January

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

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Atacames Mompiche Súa

Considering a trip to Esmeraldas, 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 Esmeraldas in January

Esmeraldas, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. January in Esmeraldas generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Atacames.

To explore the conditions in Esmeraldas, Ecuador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mompiche with an average of 235 mm (9.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Atacames with 266 mm (10 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Esmeraldas in January

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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 Esmeraldas

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

Temperature range in Esmeraldas (January)

Precipitation variation in Esmeraldas (January)

Atacames

In January Atacames generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
266 mm (10 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Atacames →

Mompiche

In January Mompiche generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
291 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mompiche →

Súa

In January Súa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
266 mm (10 in)
288 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Súa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Esmeraldas, 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 Esmeraldas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Atacames 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Mompiche 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Súa 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 266 mm (10 in)

Esmeraldas weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Esmeraldas, Ecuador in January?

In January, Esmeraldas, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Atacames sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Esmeraldas, Ecuador in January?

Atacames averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Esmeraldas, Ecuador get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Esmeraldas, Ecuador peaks during January. Atacames averages roughly 266 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Esmeraldas, Ecuador?

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

Generally speaking, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Atacames. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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