January · Ecuador
Best time to visit Quito in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quito in January
Average temperature 17°C, 129 mm of rain, about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 129 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 13
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Quito scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 129 mm of rain, and roughly 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Quito's colonial centre sits in an Andean valley beneath volcanoes as the first UNESCO-listed old town.
January in Quito — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
129 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Quito — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quito in January?
- In January, Quito averages 17°C, 129 mm of rain, and about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Quito?
- January earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Quito in January?
- Expect about 129 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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