Quito: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Quito. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September, December. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Quito has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 20 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Quito is during June, July, August, September, December, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 18°C | 9°C | 19 | Wet |
| February | 18°C | 9°C | 21 | Wet |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 31 | Wet |
| April | 17°C | 8°C | 29 | Wet |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 17 | Wet |
| June | 17°C | 7°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 17°C | 7°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 19°C | 7°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 19°C | 7°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 19°C | 7°C | 14 | Wet |
| November | 18°C | 8°C | 24 | Wet |
| December | 16°C | 8°C | 29 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 18°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 13 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 19°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 17 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 17°C
Low: 9°C
Rainy days: 23 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 26 days/month
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 18°C | 9°C | 19 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 18°C | 9°C | 21 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 31 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 17°C | 8°C | 29 | Wet | View Details → |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| June (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 17°C | 7°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 19°C | 7°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 19°C | 7°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 19°C | 7°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 18°C | 8°C | 24 | Wet | View Details → |
| December (best) | 16°C | 8°C | 29 | Excellent | View Details → |
Quito
Andean capital with UNESCO colonial center, equator monument, Cotopaxi volcano, cloud forests, and Galápagos gateway.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Quito have?
Quito has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 18°C (highs) and 8°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Quito?
The best time to visit Quito is during June, July, August, September, December, when temperatures average around 17°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Quito?
The hottest month in Quito is August with average highs of 19°C, while the coldest is June with average lows of 7°C.
When is the rainy season in Quito?
Quito sees the most rain in March (31 rainy days), while August is the driest month (10 rainy days).
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