Ecuador in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Ecuador in january 2025
In this section, find the the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Ecuador. These forecasts are statistics for january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Quito
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
23%
22%
20%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
16%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
30%
26%
5%
Weather at 3am
50°F
27%
22%
20%
16%
Where to go in Ecuador in january?
Where to go in Ecuador in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| Andes Cordillera (Quito, Cuenca, Loja...) | 56°F to 77°F | 13 à 28 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Galapagos Islands (Isabela Island, Santa Cruz Island, San Cristóbal Island...) | 79°F | 2 days | 76°F to 77°F | good weather |
| Oriente (Ecuadorian Amazon) (Puyo, Puerto Francisco de Orellana, Macas...) | 58°F to 88°F | 12 à 19 days | tolerable weather | |
| Pacific coast of Ecuador (Guayaquil, Esmeraldas, Machala...) | 79°F to 90°F | 3 à 25 days | 77°F to 81°F | very bad weather* |
Where should you go in Ecuador in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Ecuador in january ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
You are lucky: It is not ideal 100%, but the weather in Ecuador in january is, on average, pretty good in Galapagos Islands, Santa Cruz Island and Manta. I allows to enjoy tour in these areas. And even why not take a little time to relax under the sun!
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example for cultural tours or hiking, the city of Puyo have a just ok weather for that in january. Eventually, avoid going in the cities of Baños, Oriente (Amazonia), Loja, Guayaquil, Quito, Salinas and Cuenca in january because the climate is unfavorable.
Climate in Ecuador in january
Climate in Quito in january
In january, the mean temperature in Quito is 58°F (maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 50°F). The climate is quite fresh around this city in the month of january, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. With 14.7in over 18 days, the weather is rather to rain for your stay. Remember to pack Rain coats.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||
| Rainfall | 14.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||
| Length of day | 12:08 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Cuenca in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 63°F and minimum temperature is 49°F (for an average temperature of 56°F). The climate is quite cool there in this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. With 14.4in over 13 days, the weather is rather to rain throughout your vacations. So remember to pack clothes for rain.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||
| Rainfall | 14.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||
| Length of day | 12:16 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Guayaquil in january
In january, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is burning in this city in january. With 17.8in over 21 days, rain is to be feared during your journey. So remember to bring adapted clothes.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 17.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 12:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Galapagos Islands in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 79°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 77°F). The climate good in this location in the month of january. With barely 1.3in over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent during your vacations.
With a good climate, january is a good month to go there in Ecuador.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 76°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 12:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Loja in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Loja is 65°F (maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate quite enjoyable here in this month. With 9.5in over 16 days, you will experience some showers during your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 16 day(s) (51%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||
| Length of day | 12:20 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Ecuador in january
| Quito in january | tolerable weather |
| Cuenca in january | tolerable weather |
| Guayaquil in january | bad weather |
| Galapagos Islands in january | good weather |
| Loja in january | tolerable weather |
| Oriente (Amazonia) in january | tolerable weather |
| Esmeraldas in january | tolerable weather |
| Macas in january | tolerable weather |
| Machala in january | good weather |
| Puerto Francisco de Orellana in january | tolerable weather |
| Puyo in january | tolerable weather |
| Baños in january | tolerable weather |
| Manta in january | tolerable weather |
| Azogues in january | tolerable weather |
| Babahoyo in january | very bad weather |
| Cayambe in january | tolerable weather |
| Chone in january | very bad weather |
| Gualaceo in january | tolerable weather |
| Guaranda in january | very bad weather |
| Huaquillas in january | good weather |
| Ibarra in january | tolerable weather |
| Jipijapa in january | tolerable weather |
| La Troncal in january | tolerable weather |
| Latacunga in january | bad weather |
| Machachi in january | very bad weather |
| Montalvo in january | very bad weather |
| Naranjal in january | tolerable weather |
| Otavalo in january | tolerable weather |
| Pinas in january | good weather |
| Playas in january | good weather |
| Portoviejo in january | tolerable weather |
| Quevedo in january | very bad weather |
| Riobamba in january | very bad weather |
| Salinas in january | good weather |
| Samborondon in january | very bad weather |
| Milagro in january | very bad weather |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados in january | very bad weather |
| Tena in january | tolerable weather |
| Tulcán in january | very bad weather |
| Zamora in january | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Ecuador in january:
Weather data for Ecuador in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ecuador. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ecuador can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Ecuador.