When to visit
Quito?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Quito
Pichincha · Ecuador

The best time to visit Quito is July, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
65

Good climate

🌦Cool & rainy

Temperature
8–17°C
Cold nights — bring layers
Feels like
6–17°C
Dry
Precipitation
147mm
Heavy downpours · 14 days
Sunshine
9.1h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
78%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
100
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun100JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score373837383865778380423939
ClimateCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyMildMildCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainyCool & rainy
Temperature9–17°C9–17°C9–17°C9–17°C9–17°C8–17°C8–18°C8–19°C8–20°C9–18°C9–18°C9–17°C
Feels like8–17°C8–18°C8–17°C8–17°C8–17°C6–17°C6–17°C6–18°C6–19°C7–18°C8–18°C8–17°C
Precipitation358mm
26 days
388mm
26 days
513mm
30 days
438mm
25 days
275mm
21 days
147mm
14 days
80mm
10 days
72mm
10 days
104mm
12 days
281mm
22 days
392mm
28 days
379mm
27 days
Sunshine7.6h
☀︎ 62%
6.5h
☀︎ 54%
5.9h
☀︎ 49%
6.5h
☀︎ 54%
7.6h
☀︎ 63%
9.1h
☀︎ 75%
10.2h
☀︎ 84%
10.7h
☀︎ 88%
10.1h
☀︎ 83%
7.7h
☀︎ 63%
6.7h
☀︎ 56%
7.7h
☀︎ 63%
WindE · 11 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 11 km/hE · 11 km/hE · 12 km/hE · 14 km/hE · 14 km/hE · 11 km/hE · 10 km/hE · 11 km/h
Humidity (%)84%85%86%84%82%78%72%68%70%80%85%84%
Day length12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h12.1h
Tourist CrowdsShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Quito?

The best time to visit Quito is September, August, July, with temperatures between 8 °C and 20 °C. The best month is September. September is low season.

What is the weather like in Quito?

Quito has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 8 °C to 20 °C.

What is the hottest month in Quito?

The hottest month in Quito is September, with average highs of 20 °C and lows of 8 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Quito?

The rainiest month in Quito is March, with an average of 513 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Quito?

Peak season in Quito is June, July, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Quito?

Shoulder season in Quito falls in January, March, May, August, October, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.