When to go · Latacunga

Latacunga in January

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

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Ecuador overall
Prices: Medium; Ecuador overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep (dry season, clear 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

LatacungaHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 10 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 Latacunga, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jun: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jun: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 10
Jun: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
Jan: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Jun: 0

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

June: Inside Latacunga's best window: Jun–Sep (dry season, clear mountain views).

Latacunga: 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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