Quito weather in April (Ecuador)

What can you expect from the weather in Quito during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Quito generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Quito in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 354 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 131 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Quito. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quito climate page with graphs.

 

Quito, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 354 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 131 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in April

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Quito in April?

For visitors traveling to Quito, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Quito.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.