Best Time to Visit
🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
31°
23°
Great
Feb
29°
21°
Great
Mar
26°
18°
Great
Apr
23°
15°
Great
May
21°
13°
Great
Jun
20°
12°
Great
Jul
21°
13°
Great
Aug
23°
15°
Great
Sep
26°
18°
Great
Oct
29°
21°
Great
Nov
31°
23°
Great
Dec
32°
24°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 31°C | 23°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 8 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 29°C | 21°C | 5 | 6h | 75% | 8 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 26°C | 18°C | 4 | 4h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 3 | 2h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 4 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 4 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 3 | 1h | 75% | 4 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 23°C | 15°C | 3 | 3h | 75% | 4 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 26°C | 18°C | 4 | 4h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 29°C | 21°C | 5 | 6h | 75% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 31°C | 23°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 8 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 32°C | 24°C | 6 | 7h | 75% | 8 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 29°C high, 21°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 21°C (70°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 23°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 15°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 15°C (59°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
The least favorable time to visit Quito is January and April. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
April
Challenges: very limited sunshine
May
Challenges: very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Quito during the best travel months (February, March, September), when temperatures range from 19°C to 27°C:
Quito has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is December with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is June at just 20°C. Annual rainfall averages 600mm across approximately 51 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| Low °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 67 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 67 | 70 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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