EcuadorAverage weather for Quito in January
It's warm in January in Quito 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.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Quito with warm temps, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights around 12°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
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 Quito is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In January, there is an average of 229 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Quito in January |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
24°C | 5°C | |
 Max. temperature |
25°C | 11°C | |
| Min. temperature |
22°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
229 mm | 97 mm | |
| Rainy days |
20 days | 12 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Quito?
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Quito. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2020, Quito 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.
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Daily Temperature in January in Quito
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Quito, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Quito
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Quito, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 20 days of precipitation in Quito.
Daily UV index in January in Quito
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Quito, 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.
Temperature in January in Quito over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in January in Quito over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Quito, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in January for Quito
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Average weather in Quito by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quito. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
