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Nuevo Rocafuerte in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel)). Across Ecuador: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Medium; Ecuador overall
Prices: Medium; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel)). Across Ecuador: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

Nuevo RocafuerteHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Ecuador overall: Medium
Prices · Ecuador overall: Medium

Ecuador overall: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nuevo Rocafuerte, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 15 (better)
Jun: 18
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0

January: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel)). Across Ecuador: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

June: Inside Nuevo Rocafuerte's best window: Jun–Sep (drier season, easier river travel).

Nuevo Rocafuerte: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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