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 about 16 °C and nights drop to about 8 °C. Rain falls on around 24 days, with 360 mm for the month, so expect wet weather on most days. The month scores 6.7, a good rating, but bring a rain jacket and plan indoor options.
17°C / 9°C · 26 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Highs stay near 16.5 °C and lows near 8.6 °C in Quito. Rain comes on about 26 days, with 384 mm in total, a little wetter than January. The score is 6.7, rated good. It works if you accept rain as part of most days.
16°C / 8°C · 29 rain days · 9.0 h sun
This is the wettest month in Quito, with rain on about 29 days and 517 mm in total. Highs are around 16 °C, and sunshine is at its lowest of the year at 9 hours. The score of 6.6 is the lowest of the year, though still rated good. If you can choose any month, avoid this one.
17°C / 8°C · 28 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Rain stays heavy, with about 28 rain days and 439 mm, the second-wettest month of the year. Highs are near 16.5 °C and lows near 8 °C. The score is 6.7, rated good. Like March, it is a poor pick if dry days matter to you.
17°C / 8°C · 25 rain days · 9.9 h sun
The rain starts to ease. Quito still sees about 25 rain days, but the total drops to 275 mm. Highs are around 16.6 °C and lows around 8 °C. The score is 6.7, rated good, and it is a better choice than March or April.
17°C / 7°C · 19 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Conditions improve clearly. Rain days fall to about 18.5, with 147 mm in the month. Highs are near 16.5 °C, but nights are cooler at about 7 °C. The score is 6.7, rated good, and it is a fair start to the drier months.
17°C / 7°C · 13 rain days · 10.7 h sun
This is one of the driest months, with about 12.5 rain days and 80 mm of rain. Highs reach 17 °C, while nights are the coldest of the year at about 7 °C, so pack warm layers. The score is 7, rated good.
18°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the best month to visit. Quito has the fewest rain days, about 12, and the least rain, 72 mm. Highs reach about 18 °C with 10.9 hours of sunshine, the most of the year. It scores 7.5, the top score and the only month rated best.
19°C / 7°C · 15 rain days · 10.9 h sun
This is the warmest month, with highs near 19 °C and lows near 7 °C. Rain falls on about 15 days, with 104 mm in total, and sunshine stays at 10.9 hours. The score is 7.2, rated good and the second-highest of the year. It is a strong choice.
18°C / 8°C · 26 rain days · 10.2 h sun
The rain returns. Rain days jump to about 25.5, with 280 mm in the month. Highs are still fairly mild at 17.5 °C and lows are near 8 °C. The score is 6.9, rated good, but expect more wet days than in September.
17°C / 8°C · 27 rain days · 9.9 h sun
November is wet, with rain on about 27 days and 391 mm in total. Highs are near 17 °C and lows near 8 °C. The score is 6.8, rated good. Go if your dates are fixed, but plan for rain on most days.
17°C / 8°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
Rain stays frequent, with about 26.5 rain days and 377 mm for the month. Highs are around 16.6 °C and lows around 8 °C, with 10.1 hours of sunshine. The score is 6.7, rated good. Pack for rain, as dry days are few.
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 city trips, based on data for Quito. It is the driest month, with 72 mm of rain over about 12 rain days. It also has 10.9 hours of sun and highs of 18.4°C.
Hiking & nature
August and September suit hiking best in the Quito area. Rain drops to 72 mm and 104 mm, compared with 517 mm in March, and both months get 10.9 hours of sun. Nights are cool, with lows near 7°C.
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FAQ
Yes. August is the best month, with a score of 7.5. In Quito it is one of the driest months, with about 12.3 rain days and 72 mm of rain. You also get about 10.9 hours of sun a day. Days reach 18.4°C, but nights drop to 7°C, so bring a warm layer. Note that this data is for Quito only. Other regions may have different weather.
It is the wettest month, so it is not the best choice if you want dry days. March in Quito has about 28.9 rain days and 517 mm of rain. That means rain on almost every day. Sun drops to about 9 hours a day. Its score of 6.6 is the lowest of the year, but it still counts as good. Go if rain does not bother you.
The driest months are June to September. Rain falls from 147 mm in June to 80 mm in July and 72 mm in August, then rises to 104 mm in September. Rain days fall from 18.5 in June to 12.3 in August. In October the rain returns, with 280 mm and 25.5 rain days. These figures are averages for 2015–2024.
Quito is mild by day and cool at night all year. Daytime highs stay between 16.3°C and 18.9°C, with the warmest days in September. Night-time lows range from 6.9°C in July to 8.6°C in February. The temperature barely changes between seasons, so pack the same layers for any month. Rain, not heat, is what changes most.
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