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When is the best time to go to Quito

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Quito.
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When is the best time to visit Quito?

In general the best time to visit Quito is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Quito in different months

This is the average weather in Quito for each month based on historic data:

June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +18°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 229 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 289 mm in April.

Climate in Quito

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Quito for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+23°C+23°C+23°C+23°C+23°C+23°C+23°C+23°C+24°C+24°C+24°C+23°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+17°C+17°C+17°C+17°C+17°C+17°C+18°C+18°C+18°C+18°C+17°C+17°C
Minimum Temperature
+2°C+5°C+5°C+5°C+5°C+5°C+4°C+4°C+4°C+5°C+3°C+3°C
Humidity, %
777879797771656267757778
Rain, mm
246237271289229139106121197249239244
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
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Sunny Days
100002442011
Cloud Days
444361114115544
Rainy Days
262427272517131623262526
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Quito during the whole year:
The hottest month in Quito is October with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +9°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Quito looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Quito is April with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 62%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Quito during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 106 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 27 rainy days and 289 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito:

What is the hottest month in Quito?

The hottest month in Quito is October with average maximum temperature of +18°C.

What is the coldest month in Quito?

The coldest month in Quito is January with minimum temperatures of +9°C.

Is Quito worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Quito could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Quito?

if you're looking to visit Quito when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 106 mm of rain.

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.