Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Guayaquil, Ecuador in January
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
202mm
Sun
3.1h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 202mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h 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 Guayaquil, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January33°C average high
January sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January202mm average rain
January is wetter than Guayaquil's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Guayaquil's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January48 weather score
January scores below Guayaquil's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
