Riobamba weather in January (Chimborazo Province, Ecuador)

How does the January weather in Riobamba compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Riobamba includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Riobamba in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny 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

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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