The month in detail
What to expect in June
In June, Quito sees 17°C during the day with 6.3h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
June ranks 4 out of 12 months in Quito. Compared to May: 29 pts fewer rainy days, +1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
8°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 20
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Is June the right month?
The best month in Quito is August (7.7/10), 0.5 pt higher than June.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Ecuador
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 19°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 17°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 68%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location
Where is Quito ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
EcuadorEquatorial tropical climate with a 7.7 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
0.18°S · 78.47°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Quito?
August is the best month with 19.0°C highs, 7.0°C lows, 8.3h of sunshine and 19.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Quito get in August?
Quito averages 8.3 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Quito?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Quito in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 7.0°C, while afternoon highs average 19.0°C.
Is Quito good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Quito scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 7.3/10.
When should you avoid Quito?
March is the most difficult month to visit Quito, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Quito in June?
The average UV index reaches 8 in June in Quito (high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.