Riobamba weather in January (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

Looking to travel to Riobamba in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Riobamba generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Riobamba in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 74 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Riobamba. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riobamba, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Puyo, Ecuador (69 KM, 43 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in January

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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 Riobamba in January?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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