Best Time to Visit Quito
Ecuador · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Quito are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Quito sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 18°C, and its coolest in January (around 15°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2086mm — March is typically the wettest month (~293mm) and July the driest (~42mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from September to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
37/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
22°C
highest recorded · August 9
+3.7°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 9°C | 194mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 15° / 9°C | 227mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 16° / 9°C | 293mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 16° / 9°C | 289mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 16° / 9°C | 195mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 17° / 9°C | 94mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 17° / 9°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 18° / 9°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 17° / 9°C | 132mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 16° / 9°C | 185mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 16° / 9°C | 191mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 15° / 9°C | 198mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Quito?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Quito are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Quito?
- August is typically the hottest month in Quito, with average daytime highs around 18°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Quito?
- March is usually the wettest month, with around 293mm of precipitation.