Dec → Feb
17 to 18°
nights 8 to 9°
- 23 rainy days · 313 mm
When is the best time to visit Quito?
- Jan17°not recommended
- Feb18°not recommended
- Mar17°not recommended
- Apr17°not recommended
- May17°fair
- Jun18°recommended
- Jul18°recommended
- Aug20°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct19°fair
- Nov18°not recommended
- Dec18°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Quito, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 8° | 320 mm | 23 d | |
| February | 18° | 9° | 315 mm | 23 d | |
| March | 17° | 9° | 396 mm | 26 d | |
| April | 17° | 8° | 288 mm | 24 d | |
| May | 17° | 8° | 136 mm | 19 d | |
| June | 18° | 8° | 70 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| July | 18° | 7° | 44 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| August | 20° | 8° | 50 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| September | 21° | 8° | 75 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 8° | 221 mm | 22 d | |
| November | 18° | 9° | 335 mm | 26 d | |
| December | 18° | 9° | 305 mm | 24 d |
The four seasons in Quito, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Church of the Society of Jesus) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
17°
nights 8 to 9°
- 23 rainy days · 273 mm
Jun → Aug
18 to 20°
nights 7 to 8°
- 11 rainy days · 55 mm
Sep → Nov
18 to 21°
nights 8 to 9°
- 20 rainy days · 210 mm
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Quito, month by month
EventsCarnivalFebruary to MarchProcession of Jesús del Gran PoderMarch to AprilFiestas de QuitoDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: July, August, September
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Quito, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- February to MarchCarnival
People drench each other with water and foam in the streets before Lent, and Quito empties towards the valleys and the coast.
- March to AprilProcession of Jesús del Gran Poder big crowds
On Good Friday, penitents in purple hoods walk through the historic centre, some carrying a wooden cross.
- DecemberFiestas de Quito big crowds
The capital celebrates its founding in early December, with chivas (open party buses), street bands and neighbourhood dances.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended17°8° at night
- 320 mm · 23 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended18°9° at night
- 315 mm · 23 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended17°9° at night
- 396 mm · 26 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Not recommended17°8° at night
- 288 mm · 24 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair17°8° at night
- 136 mm · 19 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended18°8° at night
- 70 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended18°7° at night
- 44 mm · 10 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended20°8° at night
- 50 mm · 11 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°8° at night
- 75 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair19°8° at night
- 221 mm · 22 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended18°9° at night
- 335 mm · 26 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended18°9° at night
- 305 mm · 24 d
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. A very wet month, 320 mm of rain over 23 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 315 mm of rain over 23 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. A very wet month, 396 mm of rain over 26 days. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. A very wet month, 288 mm of rain over 24 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 136 mm over 19 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (44 mm). High season: book early.
August. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (50 mm). High season: book early.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 221 mm over 22 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 335 mm of rain over 26 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 305 mm of rain over 24 days. Busy season, without the crush.
Same season, other ideas
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quito?
June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 21 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Church of the Society of Jesus).
Which month should you avoid in Quito?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 396 mm over 26 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Church of the Society of Jesus).
What is the hottest month in Quito?
September, with 21 °C on average in the afternoon and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Church of the Society of Jesus).
What is the coldest month in Quito?
January, with 17 °C at best during the day and 8 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Church of the Society of Jesus).
What is the driest month in Quito?
July: 44 mm over 10 days of rain, against 396 mm in March, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Quito?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in September: 21 °C in the afternoon, 8 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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