A rain forest hotel in the clouds
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Quito in November sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 18°C (64°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 320 mm (13 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November 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 November, with daily highs averaging around 18°C (64°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 10°C (50°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 22 years of weather observations in Quito between 2003 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Ecuador in November →
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 November, 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. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed
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A rain forest hotel in the clouds
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