Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Machala, Ecuador in January
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
3.9h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h 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 Machala, Ecuador with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°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 December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January89mm average rain
January sits near Machala's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.9 hours average sun
January is below Machala's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May and November to December
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
January63 weather score
January scores below Machala'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.
