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Best time to visit Quito
Quito sits at around 2,850 m right on the equator, giving it a spring-like climate all year. Its colonial old town is a UNESCO site. Cool nights, mild days, wetter months October to May.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
June · Wet days
22.2 days/month
1991–2025: 15.6 days/month
+6.6 days/month · higher
June · Monthly precipitation
129.4 mm/month
1991–2025: 72.4 mm/month
+57 mm/month · higher
September · Mean daily maximum
25.6 °C
1991–2025: 24.7 °C
+0.9 °C · higher
August: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 28.5 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Rainfall rhythm
Quito: rainfall separates the travel months
The driest and wettest months are 19.3 rainy days apart. Average daily highs vary by 2.8 °C, so both signals matter when choosing a month.
What matters
A warmer month is not automatically the most reliable. Read the drier windows alongside sunshine and the activity you have in mind.
Fewest rainy days
August · 7.4
Most rainy days
March · 26.7
Most sunshine
April · 5 h
Highest average daily high
August and September · 24.9 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
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| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 14 | 24 | 151 | 4.7 | 86 | 1.8 | 56 |
| February | 22 | 14 | 24 | 161 | 4.7 | 87 | 1.8 | 55 |
| March | 22 | 14 | 27 | 202 | 4.9 | 87 | 1.7 | 55 |
| April | 23 | 14 | 26 | 202 | 5.0 | 86 | 1.6 | 56 |
| May | 23 | 14 | 23 | 138 | 4.7 | 84 | 1.4 | 58 |
| June | 24 | 13 | 16 | 72 | 4.7 | 81 | 1.2 | 67 |
| July | 24 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 4.9 | 78 | 1.2 | 82 |
| August | 25 | 12 | 7 | 29 | 5.0 | 75 | 1.3 | 86 |
| September | 25 | 13 | 11 | 49 | 5.0 | 76 | 1.4 | 79 |
| October | 23 | 13 | 18 | 84 | 5.0 | 80 | 1.8 | 63 |
| November | 23 | 13 | 20 | 97 | 4.8 | 82 | 1.9 | 60 |
| December | 22 | 13 | 21 | 110 | 4.5 | 84 | 1.8 | 58 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quito?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Quito?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Quito are practically tied in August and September at around 25 °C.