If you plan to visit Guayaquil in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +84°F during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 27 rainy days in the month and around 232 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
232 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Guayaquil has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Guayaquil in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Guayaquil for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +88°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +86°F.
Is Guayaquil warm or cold in January?
Guayaquil is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Guayaquil:
Climate in Guayaquil in January
Guayaquil weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+84°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+68°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
111 mm
232 mm
374 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
77%
80%
83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
12
4
1
Rainy days
19
27
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 111 mm to 232 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 80%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Guayaquil in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Guayaquil is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Guayaquil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Guayaquil wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 391 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Guayaquil?
This is the weather in Guayaquil in January 2023:
1 January
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+93°F
2 January
☁️
+85°F
3 January
☁️
+88°F
4 January
☁️
+86°F
5 January
☁️
+87°F
6 January
🌫️
+90°F
7 January
☁️
+86°F
8 January
🌧️
+90°F
9 January
🌧️
+92°F
10 January
🌧️
+88°F
11 January
🌧️
+90°F
12 January
🌧️
+91°F
13 January
🌧️
+93°F
14 January
🌫️
+91°F
15 January
🌧️
+82°F
16 January
☁️
+90°F
17 January
☁️
+86°F
18 January
🌫️
+88°F
19 January
🌧️
+84°F
20 January
🌫️
+86°F
21 January
🌫️
+91°F
22 January
🌧️
+90°F
23 January
🌫️
+90°F
24 January
🌧️
+88°F
25 January
🌧️
+93°F
26 January
☁️
+93°F
27 January
☁️
+88°F
28 January
🌫️
+88°F
29 January
☁️
+90°F
30 January
☁️
+84°F
31 January
🌧️
+86°F
In January 2023 Guayaquil had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Guayaquil climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Guayaquil in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+79°F) and the highest in 2020 (+87°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 773 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 6140 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Guayaquil in January:
Is January a good time to visit Guayaquil?
It’s always a good time to visit Guayaquil, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Guayaquil in January?
January is warm in Guayaquil. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Guayaquil rainy in January?
Guayaquil is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Guayaquil in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Guayaquil in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Ecuador
Check out the weather for other cities in Ecuador.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Guayaquil, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.