Best Time to Visit
🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
15°
9°
Great
Feb
15°
9°
Great
Mar
16°
9°
Great
Apr
16°
9°
Great
May
16°
9°
Great
Jun
16°
9°
Great
Jul
17°
8°
Great
Aug
17°
8°
Great
Sep
17°
8°
Great
Oct
16°
9°
Great
Nov
16°
9°
Great
Dec
15°
9°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 27 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 30 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 29 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 25 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 22 | 9h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 4 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 26 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 28 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 16°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 17°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
The least favorable time to visit Quito is January and February. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Quito during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 9°C to 15°C:
Quito has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is September with highs of 17°C, while the coldest month is December at just 15°C. Annual rainfall averages 2875mm across approximately 326 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Low °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain Days | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
| Rain mm | 287 | 279 | 329 | 327 | 254 | 144 | 99 | 102 | 189 | 259 | 309 | 297 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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