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Guayas Weather in January

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

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Guayaquil

Thinking about venturing to Guayas, Ecuador this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Guayas in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Guayaquil. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guayas, Ecuador, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 288 mm (11 in) in Guayaquil.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Guayaquil gets approximately 107 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Guayas in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Guayas

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Guayas, Ecuador?

Guayaquil

In January Guayaquil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
107 hours
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Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
288 mm (11 in)
444 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Climate in Guayaquil →

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

Guayas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Guayas, Ecuador generally has poor weather conditions. Guayaquil sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Guayaquil peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in January, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Guayas, Ecuador, with Guayaquil averaging around 288 mm (11 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Guayas, Ecuador?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Guayaquil, January may not be the ideal time to visit Guayas, Ecuador.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Guayaquil. The weather in January, February, March, April and May, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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