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Machala in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Machala in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Machala, Ecuador.

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Machala in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Machala in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 22°C Max 28°C 142 mm 8 day(s) 89% 47% 26°C UV 6 10.1 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:21 18:38
Hourly weather

Average weather in Machala in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Machala in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Machala in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Machala in January.

Temperatures and rain in Machala in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Machala in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Machala in January

Check the seasonal normals in Machala in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 24.2°C 25.0°C 25.5°C
Maximum temperature 27.5°C 28.2°C 28.7°C
Minimum temperature 20.9°C 21.9°C 22.3°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2009)
32.0°C
(2010)
32.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 17.0°C
(2010)
17.0°C
(2009)
18.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 6 day(s)
(19%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
10 day(s)
(34%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 23.7°C 24.8°C 25.6°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 22.5°C 23.5°C 24.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 24.9°C 26.3°C 27.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 9 km/h 8 km/h
Wind temperature 20.9°C 21.9°C 22.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 42.5 mm 141.9 mm 200.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(45%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
24 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 2 day(s)
(7%)
8 day(s)
(25%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Record precipitation in one day 19.5 mm
(2016)
76.5 mm
(2017)
86.0 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 89% 89% 90%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.1 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 44% 47% 49%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 10h 10h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h06 06h21 06h27
Sunset time 18h24 18h38 18h40
Day length 12h18 12h17 12h13
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Machala in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Possible activities in January
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Machala in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Machala in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C0.1 mm
2
Light rain shower
22°C25°C0.6 mm
3
Light drizzle
22°C27°C1.0 mm
4
Cloudy
23°C25°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C26°C0.5 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
7
Light rain
22°C27°C3.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.2 mm
9
Light rain shower
24°C28°C1.6 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C0.6 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.2 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.3 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
23°C27°C0.0 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
24°C29°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.4 mm
16
Light rain shower
24°C27°C1.3 mm
17
Overcast
23°C27°C1.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.1 mm
20
Overcast
24°C28°C0.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C4.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
24°C27°C0.2 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.9 mm
24
Cloudy
24°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Light rain shower
23°C29°C0.9 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.5 mm
27
Cloudy
24°C28°C0.1 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.5 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C4.2 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
23°C30°C0.1 mm
31
Cloudy
23°C29°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Machala in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Machala in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Machala in January, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 142 mm of precipitation spread over 8 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 25°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 36/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Machala are: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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