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Quito in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Quito in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Quito, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Quito in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Quito in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +17°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 237 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
237 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quito has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Quito in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quito for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in February is +17°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +19°C during the day and a minimum of +9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +18°C.

Is Quito warm or cold in February?

Quito is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +9°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Quito, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Quito in February

Quito weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+17°C+17°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+5°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+23°C+23°C
Rainfall
246 mm237 mm271 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
77%78%79%
Air pressure
1022 HPa1022 HPa1022 HPa
Sunny days
100
Cloudy days
444
Rainy days
262427
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +17°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 246 mm to 237 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in January to 0 in February.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Quito in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Quito is gradually decreasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Quito based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 344 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Quito wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 289 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Quito?

This is the weather in Quito in February 2023:
1 February
☁️
+17°C
2 February
🌧️
+18°C
3 February
🌧️
+19°C
4 February
🌧️
+17°C
5 February
🌧️
+17°C
6 February
☁️
+16°C
7 February
🌫️
+15°C
8 February
🌧️
+15°C
9 February
🌧️
+16°C
10 February
🌧️
+18°C
11 February
🌫️
+17°C
12 February
🌧️
+17°C
13 February
☁️
+17°C
14 February
☁️
+17°C
15 February
🌧️
+16°C
16 February
☁️
+17°C
17 February
🌧️
+18°C
18 February
☁️
+17°C
19 February
🌧️
+17°C
20 February
🌧️
+16°C
21 February
🌧️
+17°C
22 February
🌧️
+17°C
23 February
🌧️
+15°C
24 February
🌧️
+16°C
25 February
🌧️
+16°C
26 February
🌧️
+15°C
27 February
🌧️
+16°C
28 February
🌧️
+18°C
In February 2023 Quito had 0 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Quito climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Quito in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+19°C) and the highest in 2016 (+23°C). The driest year was 2023 with only 128 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 386 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito in February:

Is February a good time to visit Quito?

It’s always a good time to visit Quito, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Quito in February?

February has mild temperatures in Quito. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Quito rainy in February?

Quito is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Quito in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quito in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Quito

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quito, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.