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January · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 58/100

Macas in January

Fair · 58/100
High / low25° / 19°daily averages
Precipitation241 mm24 wet days
Cloud cover50%monthly average
2.31° S, 78.12° WElevation 1,315 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
When to goMacas · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58January
Best timeJun–Aug
January: high / low25° / 19°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Macas averages daytime highs of 25° and night-time lows of 19° — warm weather by day. Expect around 241 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.

January scores 58/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Macas. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:15 and sets at 18:29 local time, giving 12 h 14 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 58/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%98%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%67%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Ecuador's best in January

Where to go in January
Puerto Ayora
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Puerto Ayora

Galápagos
28°Jan high
8wet days
68score
Puerto Ayora
Salinas
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Salinas

Santa Elena
25°Jan high
14wet days
60score
Salinas
La Libertad
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La Libertad

Guayas
25°Jan high
14wet days
58score
La Libertad
Otavalo
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Otavalo

Imbabura
18°Jan high
19wet days
57score
Otavalo
·Questions

Macas in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Macas?

January scores 58/100 for Macas, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 25°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Macas in January?

Daytime highs average 25°C and night-time lows 19°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Macas in January?

Macas receives about 241 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 24 days.