Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Quito in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Quito with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 24°C, with nights close to 12°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Quito will be around 25°C, with nights close to 13°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 229 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance this month is 64% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Quito. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Quito in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
229 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Quito?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Quito. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Quito in January
With 30°C, Quito hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Quito
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Quito
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Quito.
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.
Temperature in January in Quito Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Quito, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Quito Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Quito, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Quito
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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.
