When to go
The Best Time to Visit Quito
Month-by-month climate data for Quito, Ecuador — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
June–September. Dry season with clear Andes views; October–May is rainy season with afternoon downpours.
Warmest in Quito: Aug (19°C / 66°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~29 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Quito climate, month by month
January
17° / 8°C
~23 rain days
Good
February
17° / 8°C
~24 rain days
Good
March
17° / 8°C
~29 rain days
Good
April
17° / 8°C
~28 rain days
Good
May
17° / 8°C
~24 rain days
Good
June
17° / 7°C
~18 rain days
Good
July
17° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
August
19° / 7°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
September
19° / 7°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
October
18° / 8°C
~23 rain days
Good
November
17° / 8°C
~27 rain days
Good
December
17° / 9°C
~27 rain days
Good
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