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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.

Best monthsAugustJulySeptemberToughestMarch

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)

17°
8°
Jan
17°
8°
Feb
17°
8°
Mar
17°
8°
Apr
17°
8°
May
17°
7°
Jun
17°
7°
Jul
19°
7°
Aug
19°
7°
Sep
18°
8°
Oct
17°
8°
Nov
17°
9°
Dec

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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