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The best time to visit Quito is April
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 20℃ (68℉) in Quito. The weather at night in the winter, which is around June-time, can get down to a minimum of 6℃ (43℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Quito are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in November, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Quito, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Quito seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Quito as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Quito is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Quito
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Quito for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Quito climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Quito for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Quito in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 135mm (5") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 127mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 178mm (7") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in April
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 211mm (8") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 174mm (7") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in June
- Average temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in July
- Average temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in August
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in September
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 26 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Quito in October
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 215mm (8") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in November
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 0 days
- Average rainfall: 229mm (9") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Quito in December
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 203mm (8") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Quito in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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