When to go · Riobamba

Riobamba in January

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Medium; Ecuador overall
Prices: Medium; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (drier, clearer mountain views)). 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

RiobambaHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 12 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 Riobamba, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jun: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Jun: 12
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0

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

June: Inside Riobamba's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, clearer mountain views).

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

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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