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Quito, Ecuador · Equatorial tropical

Quito: best months to visit

August (7.7/10) · February (4.1/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 0.18°S · 78.47°W
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August
Depends on your goals
7.7/10
☀️ Aug
Top score (7.7/10)
🌤️ Jul
Alt. (7.5/10)
Feb
Plus rude (4.1/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌧️ Frequent rain☔ Indoor sights
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When to visit Quito?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Quito, August and July clearly stand out. February concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 August · 7.7 July · 7.5 September · 7.3 June · 7.2 ⚠️ February · 4.1
4.3
Jan
4.1
Feb
4.2
Mar
4.2
Apr
4.2
May
7.2
Jun
7.5
Jul
7.7
Aug
7.3
Sep
4.3
Oct
4.2
Nov
4.3
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Quito offers 4 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 7.7 in August vs 4.1 in February.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 4 comfortable months (Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →46°F63°F46%11.7mm6.4h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ February →48°F63°F55%15.3mm5.0h4.1/10Decent period
🌥️ March →48°F63°F59%17.7mm3.9h4.2/10Decent period
🌥️ April →46°F63°F68%15.2mm4.5h4.2/10Decent period
🌥️ May →46°F63°F56%9.2mm5.3h4.2/10Decent period
⛅ June →46°F63°F27%4.9mm6.3h7.2/10Best period
☀️ July →45°F64°F17%2.1mm8.0h7.5/10Best period
☀️ August →45°F66°F19%2.3mm8.3h7.7/10Best period
⛅ September →45°F66°F37%3.1mm6.5h7.3/10Best period
🌥️ October →46°F64°F54%9.0mm5.7h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ November →48°F63°F54%13.1mm6.6h4.2/10Decent period
🌥️ December →48°F63°F49%12.0mm6.9h4.3/10Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jun → Sep
Good transition
May · Oct
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (August)
🌡️ Feel
Comfortable
☀️ UV
9.4 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
43°F · Dry
☔ Rain
19% · 2.3 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.3h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Quito

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min43°46°50°54°57°61°64°68°201620172018201920202021202220232024202565°F — decade peak (2024)+0.45°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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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.

🎟️ Activities & tours · Quito

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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 · 66°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 63°F
🌧️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
Equatorial 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 66°F highs, 45°F 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 45°F, while afternoon highs average 66°F.
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.