When to go · Quito, Ecuador
Best Time to Visit Quito
Aim for September, August and July: that's when Quito's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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September, August, July
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
June, May, October
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
March, April
Wettest is March (734mm)
Quito weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 409mm | mild, very wet |
| Feb | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 419mm | mild, very wet |
| Mar | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 734mm | cool, very wet |
| Apr | 17°C / 63°F | 8°C / 46°F | 491mm | mild, very wet |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 256mm | mild, very wet |
| Jun | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 181mm | mild, wet |
| JulBEST | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 98mm | mild, some rain |
| AugBEST | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 86mm | mild, some rain |
| SepBEST | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 45°F | 78mm | mild, some rain |
| Oct | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 348mm | mild, very wet |
| Nov | 18°C / 64°F | 9°C / 48°F | 402mm | mild, very wet |
| Dec | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 403mm | mild, very wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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