San Cristobal Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador in January.

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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Are you planning a trip a to San Cristobal Island, Ecuador in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in San Cristobal Island in January

San Cristobal Island, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. January in San Cristobal Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

For a closer look at conditions across San Cristobal Island, Ecuador, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 32 mm (1.3 in) in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno typically sees 158 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore San Cristobal Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in San Cristobal Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Baquerizo Moreno)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March28°C (82°F) April27°C (81°F) May26°C (79°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in San Cristobal Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 San Cristobal Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador?

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

In January Puerto Baquerizo Moreno generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
158 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in San Cristobal Island, 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.

San Cristobal Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador in January?

San Cristobal Island, Ecuador typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador in January?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does San Cristobal Island, Ecuador get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit San Cristobal Island, Ecuador?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit San Cristobal Island, Ecuador with overall excellent weather in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, provide excellent weather in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in San Cristobal Island.

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