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With daytime temperatures of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows of 11°C (52°F), May in Quito brings pleasant temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that May is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Quito. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Quito typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 19°C (66°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 11°C (52°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Quito spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Quito between 2004 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ecuador in May →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Quito in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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