Verdict: Excellent month
Quito Weather in August
August hits the sweet spot in Quito — highs around 19°C (66°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, August is one of the best months of the year to be in Quito.
Average high
19°C / 66°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
77 mm
What to pack for Quito in August
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
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)