The weather in January in Quito

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.

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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Quito, 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, 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.

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 Quito

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

January weather comparison

  Quito 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 Quito 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 Quito 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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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Quito

Temperature in January in Quito over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Quito, 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 Quito

Total precipitation in January in Quito over the years

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.

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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.