The weather in January in Cotopaxi

It's pleasantly warm in January in Cotopaxi with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 9°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Cotopaxi. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Cotopaxi, Ecuador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2016, Cotopaxi reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 59 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Cotopaxi

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cotopaxi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Cotopaxi New York
Average temperature 19°C 5°C
Max. temperature 21°C 11°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 59 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 10 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Cotopaxi with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cotopaxi is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Cotopaxi

Temperature in January in Cotopaxi over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Cotopaxi

Total precipitation in January in Cotopaxi over the years

Daily UV index in January in Cotopaxi

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cotopaxi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cotopaxi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cotopaxi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.