Quito Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Because of its altitude and location on the equator, Quito has a fairly constant cool climate. The weather in the city is characterized by a constant temperature year-round. From June till September you will experience less rain, more sunshine and less humidity. This makes this period the perfect time to travel to Quito.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Quito remains fairly constant, offering pleasant temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 10°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Quito is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3216 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 354 mm of precipitation, recorded across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 133 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Quito Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Quito. While August receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, March marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Quito.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 0 m/s to 1 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December and higher in July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Quito
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The best time of year to visit Quito in Ecuador
Quito has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 18°C and 19°C. The average rainfall figures in Quito are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 18°C and 19°C.
August has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 354 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 133 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
