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Quito in January
The weather in January
In January, Quito averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 194 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change.
January scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Quito. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 18:28 local time, giving 12 h 08 min of daylight. Days shorten by 0 minutes over the month.
Why 40/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Quito this month
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Otavalo
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Quito in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Quito?
January scores 40/100 for Quito, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 15°C with 21 wet days.
How warm is Quito in January?
Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 9°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Quito in January?
Quito receives about 194 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 21 days.