Quito Weather in August

August in Quito brings pleasant temperatures around 20°C (68°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, with the driest conditions of the year.

Rainfall in Quito in August

With the lowest rainfall figures of the year, conditions are ideal for exploring the outdoors. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days, totalling around 133 mm (5.2 in) for the month. Although rain is not especially frequent, individual showers can still be quite heavy.

Temperature in Quito in August

Quito in August gets highs of 20°C (68°F) during the day and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. Nights cool down to 10°C (50°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Quito in August

Enjoy a sunny month with about 257 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Quito even more beautiful.

Wind Speed in Quito in August

August has wind speeds averaging 1 m/s (2 knots). You can expect very gentle conditions with light air movement on typical days. Since this is an average, daily weather varies from perfectly still moments to some breezier days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the best months to visit Quito.