Ecuador > Ecuador, weather in January: Climate and travel budget
Ecuador in January |
Ecuador in January : Travel budget & tourist seasons.
Budget your trip depending on your departure time.
Beyond the tourist season (low, medium or high season) of the destination country, prices of your flight, hotel or all-inclusive stays may also vary depending on the demand in your country (our rates are evaluated from western Europe).
Thus, from western Europe, a stay will often be more expensive for a start during the school holidays.
In January, here's what you can expect on average:
• All-inclusive stays: 2220 € / week
• Round-trip flight: 900 €
• Tourist season: low
Climate in January, picked destinations
In January, weather conditions in Ecuador make it a medium trip destination. Among our chosen destinations (see below), the average temperatures you'll face in January would be between 9.0°C and 23.0°C, with exceptional possible peaks as low as 3°C and high as 25°C as observed in previous years.The average amount of rain observed during January in Ecuador is 98 mm and you would typically have 13 rainy days.
Click on the name of a city to read more details about it, have more climate data history and see weather forecasts.
| City | Sunlight (h/d) | Average T min (°C) | Average T max (°C) | Record T min (°C) | Record T max (°C) | Precipitations (mm) | Wet days | Rating |
| Quito | 5 | 9 | 23 | 3 | 25 | 98 | 13 |  |
Ecuador: Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical with two major seasons showing variations caused by altitude and area.
The rainy season lasts from December to May in the mountains and from January to April on the coast with rain most days. The dry season lasts from June to November in the mountains and from May to December on the coast, with less humidity and temperatures more comfortable.
In the centre of the country temperatures are moderate, around 25ºC throughout the year. The weather is usually quite unpredictable, so anytime is the best time for visiting the country: The dry season is more favourable for hiking at altitude and it is pleasant to discover the Amazon between September and January.
The rainy season lasts from December to May in the mountains and from January to April on the coast with rain most days. The dry season lasts from June to November in the mountains and from May to December on the coast, with less humidity and temperatures more comfortable.
In the centre of the country temperatures are moderate, around 25ºC throughout the year. The weather is usually quite unpredictable, so anytime is the best time for visiting the country: The dry season is more favourable for hiking at altitude and it is pleasant to discover the Amazon between September and January.
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