Quito Weather in January
Ecuador · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (61°F)
Avg low7°C (45°F)
Rainfall139 mm (5.5 in)
RatingPoor 3.9/10
In January, Quito has average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). The month is wet, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain spread over 23 days. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Quito?
January is not the best time to visit Quito (3.9/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (61°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (45°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
| Rainfall | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 23 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| Cloud cover | 80% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.5 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 35 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Quito in January
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Quito weather in other months
Jan16°C / 7°C139 mmPoorFeb16°C / 8°C140 mmPoorMar16°C / 8°C175 mmPoorApr16°C / 8°C166 mmPoorMay17°C / 8°C117 mmPoorJun18°C / 7°C65 mmGoodJul18°C / 6°C38 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep19°C / 6°C36 mmExcellentOct17°C / 7°C82 mmFairNov17°C / 7°C90 mmFairDec16°C / 7°C104 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit QuitoFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Arequipa25°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Lima26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires28°C · 96 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Guayaquil34°C · 138 mm
- Cali30°C · 64 mm
- Bogota20°C · 58 mm
- Medellin24°C · 127 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 30 mm
- Panama City30°C · 25 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.