Quito weather in August (Ecuador)

Can you expect sunny skies in Quito in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Quito includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Quito in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August generally stands out with 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 August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.