Cuenca weather in January

Cuenca, Ecuador
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January in Cuenca: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.

#7 of 12 months in Cuenca · #272 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Cuenca climate normals — January

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 52°F
Rainfall183 mm / 7.2 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days26 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 53°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight12.3 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cuenca in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Cuenca?
January in Cuenca: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cuenca on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Cuenca in January?
In January, Cuenca averages a daily high of 17.6°C and a low of 11°C, with about 183.4 mm of rain over roughly 26.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cuenca in January?
Cuenca has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.

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