Weather by month for Quito, the best months to go and how Ecuador's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 18°C · 12 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 16°C to 19°C · 13–29 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 8°C | 24 days (360 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| February | 17°C / 9°C | 26 days (384 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| March | 16°C / 8°C | 29 days (517 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| April | 17°C / 8°C | 28 days (439 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| May | 17°C / 8°C | 25 days (275 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| June | 17°C / 7°C | 19 days (147 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 6.7/10 |
| July | 17°C / 7°C | 13 days (80 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: August | 18°C / 7°C | 12 days (72 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.5/10 |
| September | 19°C / 7°C | 15 days (104 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| October | 18°C / 8°C | 26 days (280 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| November | 17°C / 8°C | 27 days (391 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| December | 17°C / 8°C | 27 days (377 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 6.7/10 |
Figures for Quito; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
16°C / 8°C · 24 rain days · 9.9 h sun
In Quito, days reach 16.3°C with lows near 8.2°C. Rain falls on about 24 days this month, so showers are frequent but not heavy overall. The score is 6.7, rated good, and New Year's Day kicks off the month.
17°C / 9°C · 26 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Expect a high of 16.5°C and 25.7 rain days, among the wettest counts of the year. Sun hours drop to 9.6, so skies stay cloudy often. The verdict is good at 6.7, and Carnival falls on 16–17 February, a lively time in many towns.
16°C / 8°C · 29 rain days · 9.0 h sun
March brings the heaviest rainfall, 517mm over 28.9 rain days, Quito's wettest month by far. Highs stay near 16.3°C. Despite the rain, the score holds at 6.6, still good, so travellers who don't mind wet afternoons do fine.
17°C / 8°C · 28 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Rain stays frequent with 27.8 rain days and 439mm, continuing the wet season. Highs reach 16.5°C and lows 8.3°C. The score is 6.7, good, and Good Friday on 3 April adds Holy Week travel and processions.
17°C / 8°C · 25 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Rainfall eases to 275mm, though rain still falls on about 25 days. Highs climb slightly to 16.6°C. The month scores 6.7, good, and includes two holidays: International Workers' Day on 1 May and the Battle of Pichincha on 24 May.
17°C / 7°C · 19 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Rain days fall sharply to 18.5 and rainfall drops to 147mm, marking the start of the drier season. Highs reach 16.5°C with sun hours up to 10.5. The score is 6.7, good, as conditions turn more settled.
17°C / 7°C · 13 rain days · 10.7 h sun
July is drier still, with just 12.5 rain days and 80mm of rain. Highs reach 17°C and sun hours climb to 10.7. The score rises to 7, good, reflecting the clearer, drier weather typical of mid-year.
18°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the top-rated month, scoring 7.5 and rated best. Rain days are low at 12.3 and rainfall just 72mm, while highs reach 18.4°C, the warmest of the year. Sun hours hit 10.9, and Declaration of Independence of Quito is marked on 10 August.
19°C / 7°C · 15 rain days · 10.9 h sun
September stays dry with 15.3 rain days and 104mm of rain. Highs reach 18.9°C, the year's highest, with 10.9 sun hours. The score is 7.2, good, making this a warm, relatively clear stretch.
18°C / 8°C · 26 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain returns, with 25.5 rain days and 280mm, as the wet season builds again. Highs ease slightly to 17.5°C. The score is 6.9, good, and Independence of Guayaquil falls on 9 October.
17°C / 8°C · 27 rain days · 9.9 h sun
November brings 27.4 rain days and 391mm, among the wetter months. Highs sit at 16.8°C with 9.9 sun hours. The score is 6.8, good, and the month holds two holidays close together: All Souls' Day on 2 November and Independence of Cuenca on 3 November.
17°C / 8°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
December closes the year wet, with 26.5 rain days and 377mm of rain, though highs stay mild at 16.6°C. The score is 6.7, good. Christmas Day on 25 December brings holiday travel and festive events across the country.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 16°C | 17°C | 16°C | 17°C | 17°C | 17°C | 17°C | 18°C | 19°C | 18°C | 17°C | 17°C |
| Banos | 21°C | 22°C | 22°C | 21°C | 21°C | 20°C | 20°C | 20°C | 21°C | 22°C | 22°C | 22°C |
| Cayambe | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 19°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C |
| Guano | 20°C | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C | 18°C | 18°C | 18°C | 19°C | 20°C | 20°C | 21°C | 20°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
August is the best month for Quito's city sights. Days reach 18.4°C, rain falls on just 12.3 days, and with 10.9 hours of sun it's the clearest month of the year for walking the old town.
Hiking & nature
August and September suit hiking best. August has only 12.3 rain days and 72mm of rain, while September is slightly warmer at 18.9°C with 10.9 sun hours, giving drier trails and better visibility on the highland routes.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Carnival (16 Feb), Carnival (17 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: International Workers' Day (1 May), The Battle of Pichincha (24 May)
Public holidays: Declaration of Independence of Quito (10 Aug)
Public holidays: Independence of Guayaquil (9 Oct)
Public holidays: All Souls' Day (2 Nov), Independence of Cuenca (3 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, August is the best-rated month, with a score of 7.5 out of 10. In Quito, it has only 12.3 rain days and 72mm of rain, the driest combination of the year, plus 10.9 hours of sun and a high of 18.4°C, the warmest average high on record.
March is still rated good, but it's the wettest month in Quito. It gets 28.9 rain days and 517mm of rain, both the highest figures of the year, with only 9 hours of sun. The high stays near 16.3°C, so days are cooler and cloudier than in the dry months.
July and August are the driest months. July has 12.5 rain days and 80mm of rain, while August has 12.3 rain days and 72mm of rain. Both also bring the most sunshine, around 10.7 to 10.9 hours a day, making this stretch the clearest window of the year.
Yes, December is rated good, scoring 6.7 out of 10. Quito sees 26.5 rain days and 377mm of rain that month, with 10.1 hours of sun and a high of 16.6°C, conditions close to the January to May average rather than the drier July to September period.
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