January · Ecuador
Best time to visit Baños in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baños in January
Average temperature 17°C, 169 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Baños scores 6.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 169 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baños sits below the Tungurahua volcano, with hot springs, waterfalls and a road down to the Amazon.
January in Baños: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 169 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baños in January?
- In January, Baños averages 17°C, 169 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Baños?
- January earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baños in January?
- Expect about 169 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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