The weather in January in Ecuador
It's warm in January in Ecuador with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 13°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for 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 30°C in 2020, Ecuador reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 229 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Ecuador
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ecuador. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Ecuador | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 229 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 22 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Ecuador with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ecuador is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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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The climate in Ecuador is based on weather data from Quito. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Ecuador to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Ecuador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Ecuador
Temperature in January in Ecuador over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 Ecuador
Total precipitation in January in Ecuador over the years
Daily UV index in January in Ecuador
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ecuador, 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 Ecuador by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ecuador. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.