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, with 360mm total. The month scores 6.7, a good time to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January.
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 wetter stretches of the year with 384mm of rain. Sun hours stay around 9.6, on the lower side. The score is 6.7, good overall, and Carnival runs on 16–17 February.
16°C / 8°C · 29 rain days · 9.0 h sun
March is the wettest month in Quito, with 517mm of rain spread over 28.9 days and sun hours dropping to 9. Highs hold near 16.3°C. Despite the heavy rain, the score is still 6.6, a good time to go if you don't mind frequent downpours.
17°C / 8°C · 28 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Rain stays heavy with 27.8 rain days and 439mm, and highs sit at 16.5°C. Sun hours recover slightly to 9.5. The score is 6.7, good, and Good Friday falls on 3 April.
17°C / 8°C · 25 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Rainfall eases to 275mm over 25.4 days as the dry season approaches, with highs of 16.6°C and sun hours back up to 9.9. The score holds at 6.7, good. International Workers' Day is 1 May, and the Battle of Pichincha is marked on 24 May.
17°C / 7°C · 19 rain days · 10.5 h sun
June marks a clear shift toward dry weather: only 18.5 rain days and 147mm of rain, with sun hours up to 10.5. Highs stay around 16.5°C but lows drop to 7.3°C, the coolest nights so far. The score is 6.7, good.
17°C / 7°C · 13 rain days · 10.7 h sun
July is noticeably drier, with just 12.5 rain days and 80mm of rain, plus 10.7 sun hours and a high of 17°C. Nights are cooler at 6.9°C. The score rises to 7, good, reflecting the dry-season conditions.
18°C / 7°C · 12 rain days · 10.9 h sun
August is the best-scoring month at 7.5. Rain drops to its lowest, 72mm over 12.3 days, sun hours peak at 10.9, and the high reaches 18.4°C, the warmest of the year. Declaration of Independence of Quito is celebrated on 10 August.
19°C / 7°C · 15 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Dry conditions continue with 15.3 rain days and 104mm of rain, sun hours at 10.9 and highs of 18.9°C, the year's warmest days. The score is 7.2, good, close to August's peak.
18°C / 8°C · 26 rain days · 10.2 h sun
Rain picks up again to 25.5 days and 280mm as the wet season returns, with highs easing to 17.5°C and sun hours at 10.2. The score is 6.9, still good. 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 of rain, with sun hours down to 9.9 and highs of 16.8°C. The score is 6.8, good. All Souls' Day is 2 November and Independence of Cuenca is 3 November.
17°C / 8°C · 27 rain days · 10.1 h sun
December closes the year with 26.5 rain days and 377mm of rain, a high of 16.6°C and sun hours of 10.1. The score is 6.7, good, consistent with most of the year. Christmas Day falls on 25 December.
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.
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 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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