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When to go · Montecristi

Montecristi in January

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). Across Ecuador: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Ecuador overall
Prices
Medium
Ecuador overall

Verdict

GoodEcuador month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). 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
  • MontecristiHighs around 28 °C (82 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 5 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 Montecristi, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 5

    May: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Outside the best window (May–Oct (dry season)). Across Ecuador: Galápagos warm season starts; Andes mixed; coast hot and wet.

May: Inside Montecristi's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Across Ecuador in January →