2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Quito in April

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

April is a wet time to visit Quito. Quito has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 17°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 29 rainy days per month.

Avg High

17°C

Avg Low

8°C

Rainy days

29days

Daylight

12.1h

Is April a good time to visit Quito?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

6:18 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
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

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Quito? +

April is typically Wet for visiting Quito, with average highs of 17°C and around 29 rainy days.

What should I pack for Quito in April? +

With highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Quito in April? +

Quito typically sees around 29 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Quito in April? +

In April, Quito gets approximately 12.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Quito? +

No, April is not peak season in Quito. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Quito? +

The best months to visit Quito are June, July, August, September, December, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Guayaquil)

Last Updated: January 2026

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