Riobamba in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Riobamba in january 2026
The weather in Riobamba in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 442.2cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Snow showers
71% of time
10%
8%
7%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Snow showers
54% of time
23%
10%
7%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
26%
25%
8%
Weather at 3am
43°F
56%
23%
7%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Riobamba in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Riobamba in january.
The climate of Riobamba in january is very bad
The climate in january in Riobamba is wet (with 16.1in of precipitation over 20 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 15.7in of precipitation over 23 days.
The climate is rather cold here this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Riobamba is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Riobamba in january with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2020.
Day length in Riobamba in january is 12:12. Sunrise is at 06:18 and sets at 18:30.
January: another location in Ecuador?
If you want to go to Ecuador in january, there are destinations with better weather than Riobamba:
In january, Galapagos Islands, Machala, Huaquillas, Pinas, Playas and Salinas have good weather.
Finally, Quito, Cuenca, Loja, Oriente (Amazonia), Esmeraldas and Macas have a tolerable climate, but better than Riobamba.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Riobamba in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 16.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (64%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 442.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:12 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Riobamba in january 2025:
38°F to 56°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 58°F
38°F to 56°F
38°F to 58°F
36°F to 59°F
43°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
36°F to 67°F
38°F to 59°F
34°F to 63°F
34°F to 67°F
36°F to 67°F
34°F to 65°F
36°F to 61°F
38°F to 58°F
38°F to 58°F
36°F to 63°F
38°F to 65°F
40°F to 59°F
34°F to 61°F
34°F to 61°F
31°F to 61°F
36°F to 59°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
40°F to 59°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 54°F
38°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Ecuador in january
Cities near Riobamba:
| Baños in january | tolerable weather |
| Guaranda in january | very bad weather |
| Oriente (Amazonia) in january | tolerable weather |
| Montalvo in january | very bad weather |
| Puyo in january | tolerable weather |
| Latacunga in january | bad weather |
| Macas in january | tolerable weather |
| Babahoyo in january | very bad weather |
| La Troncal in january | tolerable weather |
| Quevedo in january | very bad weather |
| Milagro in january | very bad weather |
| Tena in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Riobamba
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Riobamba in january:
Weather data for Riobamba for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Riobamba. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Riobamba can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Riobamba.