Santa Elena weather in January (Ecuador)

What should you pack for a trip to Santa Elena in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Santa Elena is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Santa Elena in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Santa Elena. January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Santa Elena, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Elena.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.