Weather in Quito

What's the weather like in Quito?

Quito has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July, with overnight lows around 9°C (48°F) and 7°C (45°F) respectively.

For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Quito are January through December.

Quick facts

Country
🇪🇨 Ecuador
Region
South America
Time zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.181, -78.468

Monthly climate

Long-run averages for each month of the year.

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 95 mm 16 0
February 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 110 mm 18 0
March 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 130 mm 20 0
April 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 165 mm 22 0
May 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 110 mm 19 0
June 19°C / 66°F 8°C / 46°F 50 mm 11 0
July 19°C / 66°F 7°C / 45°F 25 mm 8 0
August 19°C / 66°F 7°C / 45°F 35 mm 9 0
September 19°C / 66°F 8°C / 46°F 65 mm 14 0
October 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 110 mm 19 0
November 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 100 mm 17 0
December 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 90 mm 16 0

Quito by month

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