Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Esmeraldas, Ecuador in January
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 179mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
179mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 179mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Esmeraldas, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is close to Esmeraldas' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January179mm average rain
January is wetter than Esmeraldas' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJuly to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.7 hours average sun
January sits close to Esmeraldas' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is part of a consistently warm sea-temperature pattern, so swimming comfort changes little through the year.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January54 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
