Ecuador Weather in January: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In January, Ecuador experiences its summer season, characterized by warm and sunny weather in most regions. The average temperature in Ecuador during January is around 21°C (70°F), with coastal areas reaching higher temperatures in the mid-30s°C (mid-90s°F). The Amazon region has similar temperatures, while the highlands, including Quito, have average temperatures around 15°C (59°F). January falls within the wet season for most of Ecuador, with the highlands and Amazon experiencing frequent rainfall. The coastal regions, including popular destinations like Guayaquil and Manta, have a drier period known as the “garua” with occasional showers. The Galapagos Islands also have less rainfall during this time, making it an ideal month to visit for diving and wildlife viewing.
What is the temperature in Ecuador in January?
Average air temperature in Ecuador is 14.5°C (58°F) in January. The outside temperature in Ecuador feels like 14.4°C (58°F) on a typical January day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 21°C (69.8°F) and feels like 21°C (69.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.8°C (49.7°F) which feels like 9.7°C (49.4°F).
How hot is Ecuador in January?
The hot temperature in January in Ecuador rises to 23.8°C (74.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.9% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 23.8 °C (74.8°F). The average maximum temp in Ecuador is 21°C (74.8°F) during day time in January.
How cold is Ecuador in January?
The coldest temp in Ecuador in January drops to 7°C (44.6°F) during the cold nights. With 24.8km/h (15.4mph) winds and 79.9% humidity it feels like 5.4°C (41.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.8°C (49.7°F) during night time in January.
Does it rain in Ecuador in January?
Yes, it rains for 31 days in Ecuador in January averaging 2.99 mm of precipitation. Ecuador has a 77.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.
How much does it rain in Ecuador throughout January?
Ecuador has 2.99 mm (0.12 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 31 days out of the entire month.
Is Ecuador windy in January?
The average speed of wind in Ecuador during January is 24.8km/h (15.4mph) and average windgust is 9.7km/h (6mph). On some days in January wind can reach up to 33.1km/h (20.6mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ecuador in January?
Most days of January the wind is blowing from East direction in Ecuador.
What are the humidity levels in Ecuador in January?
The average humidity levels in Ecuador in January are 79.9%. Daily humidity levels in Ecuador range from 69.2% to 87.9% during January.
How many hours of daylight are in Ecuador in January?
Ecuador has 12 hours 07 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ecuador in January is at 6:19:29 and the sunset is at 18:27:14.
What is the cloud coverage in Ecuador in January?
Clouds cover 82.8% of the sky on average throughout January in Ecuador. The cloud coverage ranges from 56.2% to 98.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in January in Ecuador?
The average UV index in Ecuador is 7.4 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Ecuador in January?
The average solar radiation is 160.6 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ecuador during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 40.5 W/m2 to 275 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during January in Ecuador?
The average solar energy during January in Ecuador is 13.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.5 MJ/m2, to 23.8 MJ/m2 during January.
Are there severe weather risks in Ecuador in January?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Ecuador in January.
What is the air pressure in Ecuador in January?
On average the air pressure in Ecuador in January is 1025.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1023.1 mb to 1027.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Ecuador in January?
The average daylight visibility in Ecuador in January is 10.2 km (6.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.9 km (4.9 miles) to 12 km (7.5 miles) throughout January.
What is the dew point in Ecuador in January?
The average dew point in Ecuador during January is 10.6°C (51°F).
Where is the data for Ecuador climate in January coming from?
The climate data for Ecuador in January is collected from the following weather stations.
- INGUINCHO, EC
- TOMALON, EC
- MARISCAL SUCRE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EC
- LA TOLA, EC
- IZOBAMBA, EC
- COTOPAXI INTERNATIONAL, EC
- EW9844 Latacunga EC
- SEQM