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San Miguel in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
20
Crowds
Medium
Ecuador overall
Prices
Medium
Ecuador overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Miguel

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • San MiguelHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 20 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 San Miguel, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jun: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 20

    Jun: 10 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–May (rainy season, heavy downpours, river currents strong).

June: Inside San Miguel's best window: Jun–Sep (drier, less rain).

San Miguel: 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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