Yearly weather and climate in Quito, Ecuador
The yearly weather in Quito runs from around 7°C in July to 20°C in September. July is the driest month at 10 rainy days; March the wettest at 29. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 11.2 hours of clear skies in Jul, but only 9.3 hours in Mar. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Mar (610mm over 29 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 10°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Quito, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1763°948°23Jan
- 1864°948°24Feb
- 1763°948°29Mar
- 1763°948°28Apr
- 1864°947°24May
- 1763°846°18Jun
- 1864°745°10Jul
- 1967°745°10Aug
- 2068°745°12Sep
- 1966°847°23Oct
- 1864°947°27Nov
- 1763°948°27Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jul is typically driest at 10 days (89mm); Mar the wettest at 29 days (610mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 9°C | 23 | 371mm |
| Feb | 18°C | 9°C | 24 | 427mm |
| Mar | 17°C | 9°C | 29 | 610mm |
| Apr | 17°C | 9°C | 28 | 502mm |
| May | 18°C | 9°C | 24 | 260mm |
| Jun | 17°C | 8°C | 18 | 169mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 7°C | 10 | 89mm |
| Aug | 19°C | 7°C | 10 | 77mm |
| Sep | 20°C | 7°C | 12 | 75mm |
| Oct | 19°C | 8°C | 23 | 299mm |
| Nov | 18°C | 9°C | 27 | 357mm |
| Dec | 17°C | 9°C | 27 | 429mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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