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Quito weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
7°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Quito in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Quito in August: 19°C and 11.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Quito in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In August, Quito sees 19°C during the day with 11.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 8°C | 17°C | 79% | 11.7 | 10.7h | 4.6/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 9°C | 17°C | 90% | 15.3 | 10.2h | 4.0/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 9°C | 17°C | 93% | 17.7 | 9.6h | 4.0/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 8°C | 17°C | 91% | 15.2 | 10.1h | 4.0/10 | 3.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 8°C | 17°C | 79% | 9.2 | 10.8h | 4.7/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 8°C | 17°C | 59% | 4.9 | 11.3h | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 7°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.1 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 7°C | 19°C | 36% | 2.3 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 7°C | 19°C | 46% | 3.1 | 11.8h | 7.2/10 | 4.4/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 8°C | 18°C | 79% | 9.0 | 11.1h | 5.2/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 9°C | 17°C | 90% | 13.1 | 10.7h | 4.1/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 9°C | 17°C | 83% | 12.0 | 11.0h | 4.5/10 | 3.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Quito averages 19°C, 36% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
August vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Quito in August
Is August a good time to visit Quito?
Yes, August is a good time (7.3/10). Great for outdoor activities and hiking.
What to do in Quito in August?
With 19°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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