Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
66°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Quito
Ecuador · South America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
66°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
No data
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rainfall is high this month.
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableJanuary
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 55°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
16%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 62°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain45%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday65°F
Rain95%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon62°F
Rain99%
Cloud91%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening59°F
Rain77%
Cloud94%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 54 | 14.5 | — | 8.8 | 88 |
| Feb | 66 | 54 | 13.8 | — | 8.3 | 89 |
| Mar | 66 | 54 | 15.7 | — | 7.9 | 88 |
| Apr | 67 | 54 | 15.8 | — | 8.1 | 87 |
| May | 67 | 55 | 13.4 | — | 8.8 | 86 |
| Jun | 68 | 54 | 8.9 | — | 9.3 | 82 |
| Jul | 68 | 54 | 6.1 | — | 9.5 | 78 |
| Aug | 69 | 53 | 6.3 | — | 9.8 | 77 |
| Sep | 68 | 53 | 9.6 | — | 9.6 | 83 |
| Oct | 67 | 54 | 13.9 | — | 9.1 | 87 |
| Nov | 66 | 54 | 14.7 | — | 8.7 | 89 |
| Dec | 66 | 54 | 15.1 | — | 8.9 | 89 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology