Quito Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Quito’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Ecuador.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Quito changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C in August. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 10°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Quito by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. August, the city’s warmest month receives 257 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, receives about 133 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days. For more information, please visit our Quito Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Ecuador Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Ecuador. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Quito Temperatures Compared World Wide
Quito’s average annual maximum temperature is 19°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in ReykjavÃk, Iceland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 9°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Quito, during the coolest month, July, you will experience 70% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 19°C. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Quito. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Quito’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Quito climate page.
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