Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
4.6h
Weather score
34
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Cuenca, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January20°C average high
January is close to Cuenca's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January67mm average rain
January sits near Cuenca's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
January4.6 hours average sun
January sits close to Cuenca's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January34 weather score
January scores above Cuenca's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and May to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.