Best time to visit Quito
The best time to visit Quito is June–September, judged on twenty years of weather records and the events worth going for.
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
°C
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- Average daily high and low
- Precipitation
- Good month
- Best month
- Made good or best by an event
| Month | Average daily high | Average daily low | Precipitation | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3 °C / 63 °F | 10.2 °C / 50 °F | 296 mm / 11.7 in | neither best nor good |
| February | 17.2 °C / 63 °F | 10.3 °C / 51 °F | 287 mm / 11.3 in | neither best nor good |
| March | 17.2 °C / 63 °F | 10.2 °C / 50 °F | 335 mm / 13.2 in | neither best nor good |
| April | 17.5 °C / 64 °F | 10.2 °C / 50 °F | 321 mm / 12.6 in | neither best nor good |
| May | 17.8 °C / 64 °F | 10.3 °C / 51 °F | 262 mm / 10.3 in | neither best nor good |
| June | 17.9 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 165 mm / 6.5 in | best month |
| July | 18.2 °C / 65 °F | 9.9 °C / 50 °F | 120 mm / 4.7 in | best month |
| August | 18.5 °C / 65 °F | 9.7 °C / 49 °F | 132 mm / 5.2 in | best month |
| September | 18.6 °C / 65 °F | 9.8 °C / 50 °F | 181 mm / 7.1 in | best month |
| October | 17.7 °C / 64 °F | 9.9 °C / 50 °F | 278 mm / 10.9 in | neither best nor good |
| November | 17.2 °C / 63 °F | 9.9 °C / 50 °F | 279 mm / 11 in | neither best nor good |
| December | 17.1 °C / 63 °F | 10.2 °C / 50 °F | 308 mm / 12.1 in | neither best nor good |
Good and best months depend on more than temperature, rain and events. How they are chosen
Each activity on this page has its own good and best months, rated on twenty years of daily weather records. Which measures count, and how much, depends on the activity: humidity for exploring outdoors, wind for the beach, hiking and skiing, snow for skiing alone. Between them, the activities are rated on:
- Daytime highs
- Night-time lows
- How warm it feels
- Humidity
- How much of the day is sunny
- Hours of daylight
- Monthly rainfall
- How many days it rains
- Days of heavy rain
- Wind
- Snowfall and days with snow
- Major events, such as festivals
The chart shows the good and best months for exploring outdoors.
The event icon marks a month that an event lifts to good or best, such as a festival or a natural spectacle. Choose “Weather only” in the toolbar to rate the months on weather alone.
Best months by activity
Exploring outdoors
Mild days and nights, mostly dry and bright. The default for 'when should I go'.
- JJanuary: neither
- FFebruary: neither
- MMarch: neither
- AApril: neither
- MMay: neither
- JJune: best
- JJuly: best
- AAugust: best
- SSeptember: best
- OOctober: neither
- NNovember: neither
- DDecember: neither
- Best
- June–September
Quito's altitude keeps days mild and spring-like all year, but October through May bring frequent heavy, afternoon-peaking downpours and high humidity that eat into sightseeing days. June through September is markedly drier, less humid and sunnier, making it the best window for exploring on foot.
Why these months
June · best
In its favour: feels like (high) 18 °C / 64 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 74%, average daily high 17.9 °C / 64 °F, average daily low 10 °C / 50 °F.
Against: precipitation 165 mm / 6.5 in, wet days 26.9 days, share of rain falling in the daytime 69%, days with heavy rain 5.3 days, relative humidity 77%.
July · best
In its favour: feels like (high) 18.1 °C / 65 °F, average daily high 18.2 °C / 65 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 76%, days with heavy rain 3.1 days, average daily low 9.9 °C / 50 °F, relative humidity 72%.
Against: wet days 24.8 days, precipitation 120 mm / 4.7 in, share of rain falling in the daytime 68%.
August · best
In its favour: feels like (high) 18.5 °C / 65 °F, average daily high 18.5 °C / 65 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 78%, days with heavy rain 3 days, average daily low 9.7 °C / 49 °F, relative humidity 71%.
Against: wet days 26.5 days, precipitation 132 mm / 5.2 in, share of rain falling in the daytime 63%.
September · best
In its favour: feels like (high) 18.9 °C / 66 °F, average daily high 18.6 °C / 65 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 80%, average daily low 9.8 °C / 50 °F, relative humidity 73%.
Against: precipitation 181 mm / 7.1 in, wet days 27.9 days, share of rain falling in the daytime 68%, days with heavy rain 6.8 days.
Hiking and trekking
Cool enough to climb in, dry enough to enjoy, long enough days.
- JJanuary: neither
- FFebruary: neither
- MMarch: neither
- AApril: neither
- MMay: neither
- JJune: best
- JJuly: best
- AAugust: best
- SSeptember: best
- OOctober: neither
- NNovember: neither
- DDecember: neither
- Best
- June–September
Highs of 17-19C are cool enough for trekking every month, so rain is what decides the year: October to May bring frequent heavy, midday-to-afternoon downpours that spoil trail days. June through September is much drier and less humid, and is the best season for hiking.
Why these months
June · best
In its favour: average daily high 17.9 °C / 64 °F, feels like (high) 18 °C / 64 °F, average daily low 10 °C / 50 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 74%, daylight per day 12.1 h, wind (daily max) 7 km/h / 5 mph.
Against: wet days 26.9 days, precipitation 165 mm / 6.5 in, share of rain falling in the daytime 69%, days with heavy rain 5.3 days.
July · best
In its favour: average daily high 18.2 °C / 65 °F, feels like (high) 18.1 °C / 65 °F, average daily low 9.9 °C / 50 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 76%, daylight per day 12.1 h, days with heavy rain 3.1 days, wind (daily max) 8 km/h / 5 mph.
Against: wet days 24.8 days, precipitation 120 mm / 4.7 in, share of rain falling in the daytime 68%.
August · best
In its favour: average daily high 18.5 °C / 65 °F, feels like (high) 18.5 °C / 65 °F, average daily low 9.7 °C / 49 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 78%, daylight per day 12.1 h, days with heavy rain 3 days, wind (daily max) 8 km/h / 5 mph.
Against: wet days 26.5 days, precipitation 132 mm / 5.2 in, share of rain falling in the daytime 63%.
September · best
In its favour: average daily high 18.6 °C / 65 °F, feels like (high) 18.9 °C / 66 °F, average daily low 9.8 °C / 50 °F, share of daylight that is sunny 80%, daylight per day 12.1 h, wind (daily max) 8 km/h / 5 mph.
Against: precipitation 181 mm / 7.1 in, wet days 27.9 days, share of rain falling in the daytime 68%, days with heavy rain 6.8 days.
An activity is listed only where it applies: skiing at ski destinations, beach and swimming at beach destinations. The nearest ski area is Portillo, 3730 km away.
Weather averages
Monthly averages over twenty years, 2006–2025. Highs, lows and precipitation are in the chart at the top.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feels like (high) | 17.6 °C | 17.6 °C | 17.7 °C | 18.1 °C | 18.3 °C | 18 °C | 18.1 °C | 18.5 °C | 18.9 °C | 18.2 °C | 17.6 °C | 17.5 °C |
| Days with heavy rain | 12.4 days | 12.4 days | 15.9 days | 15.2 days | 12.2 days | 5.3 days | 3.1 days | 3 days | 6.8 days | 12.6 days | 13.2 days | 14.2 days |
| Time rain usually falls | 3 pm | 2 pm | 1 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 2 pm | 2 pm | 4 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 2 pm | 2 pm |
| Sunshine per day | 8.3 h | 7.6 h | 7.2 h | 7.7 h | 8.6 h | 9 h | 9.2 h | 9.5 h | 9.7 h | 8.8 h | 8.5 h | 8.5 h |
| Relative humidity | 84% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 82% | 77% | 72% | 71% | 73% | 82% | 86% | 85% |
Air quality
Averaged over a shorter period (2022–2025) than the twenty-year averages above, and not counted towards good or best months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air pollution (PM2.5) 2022–2025 | 10.3 µg/m³ | 9.8 µg/m³ | 8.7 µg/m³ | 8.8 µg/m³ | 6.6 µg/m³ | 5.9 µg/m³ | 4.7 µg/m³ | 6.1 µg/m³ | 7.5 µg/m³ | 8.3 µg/m³ | 9.7 µg/m³ | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| Air pollution (PM2.5, daily peak) 2022–2025 | 16.6 µg/m³ | 16.1 µg/m³ | 15 µg/m³ | 14.6 µg/m³ | 12.6 µg/m³ | 11.6 µg/m³ | 10.6 µg/m³ | 11.4 µg/m³ | 13.2 µg/m³ | 14.6 µg/m³ | 16.3 µg/m³ | 15.7 µg/m³ |
- Good 15 µg/m³ or less
- Fair 15 to 25 µg/m³
- Moderate 25 to 37.5 µg/m³
- Poor 37.5 to 50 µg/m³
- Very poor 50 to 75 µg/m³
- Extremely poor over 75 µg/m³
Each figure is compared with the World Health Organization's guideline for a day's air, 15 µg/m³ or less, and with its interim targets above that. The words are ours: the WHO does not name its steps. The figures are modelled monthly averages, so single days can be well above them. The daily peak is the average of each day's highest hour, shaded on the same scale.
Events and seasons
What the weather records cannot show. A major event can lift a month to good or best. The warnings are there to help you plan, and never count against a month.
Reasons to go
- Easter events, masses and processions in Old Town
March and April, dates vary from year to year
- Christmas events, masses and processions in Old Town
December
World Heritage sites nearby
UNESCO World Heritage sites within 25 km, nearest first.
- Historic Center of Quito
2 km away