San Rafael weather in January (Ecuador)

How is the weather in San Rafael in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, San Rafael generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

San Rafael in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 182 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 197 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

San Rafael, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 182 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 197 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in January

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

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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 San Rafael in January?

For visitors traveling to San Rafael, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

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