Quito weather in January
January in Quito: nice, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Quito · #334 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Quito climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 317 mm / 12.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Quito in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Quito?
- January in Quito: nice, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Quito on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Quito in January?
- In January, Quito averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 316.9 mm of rain over roughly 29.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Quito in January?
- Quito has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in January.