Quito, Ecuador experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 28 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Quito, Ecuador Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Quito, Ecuador. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.3/10
Annual
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 16°C / 10°C
Feels Like 17°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 28
Rainfall 260 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 83%
Wind Speed 8 km/h
Dew Point 10°C
Hottest Month
18°C
September
Avg Low9°C
Rain28days
Coldest Month
9°C
August
Avg High18°C
Rain25days
Driest Month
24days
July
Avg High17°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
9 km/h
November (Gusts 31)
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:13
Daylight 12.1h
Sunset 18:19
Live conditions—
Quito on the map · live conditions
Quito, Ecuador
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Ecuador
- City
- Quito
- Population
- 2.8M
- Coordinates
- -0.23°, -78.52°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 29 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 30 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 16°C / 10°C . Feb: 16°C / 10°C . Mar: 16°C / 10°C . Apr: 16°C / 10°C . May: 17°C / 10°C . Jun: 16°C / 10°C . Jul: 17°C / 9°C . Aug: 18°C / 9°C . Sep: 18°C / 9°C . Oct: 17°C / 10°C . Nov: 16°C / 10°C . Dec: 16°C / 10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 309 mm. Feb: 311 mm. Mar: 359 mm. Apr: 334 mm. May: 281 mm. Jun: 183 mm. Jul: 126 mm. Aug: 134 mm. Sep: 182 mm. Oct: 286 mm. Nov: 279 mm. Dec: 333 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 86%. Feb: 88%. Mar: 88%. Apr: 86%. May: 84%. Jun: 80%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 73%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 88%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 8 km/h . Apr: 8 km/h . May: 7 km/h . Jun: 7 km/h . Jul: 8 km/h . Aug: 8 km/h . Sep: 8 km/h . Oct: 8 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 7h. May: 8h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 47 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Sep 2025 · 18°C | Sep · 18°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 9°C | Aug · 9°C |
| Wettest month | Feb 2025 · 493 mm | Mar · 359 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 9 km/h | Nov · 9 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Wet June
Wet July
Wet August
Wet September
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 30days (309 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 16°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 28days (311 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 30days (359 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 16°C / 10°C | 17°C / 9°C | 30days (334 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 17°C / 10°C | 17°C / 9°C | 30days (281 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 84% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 16°C / 10°C | 16°C / 8°C | 28days (183 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July | 17°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 24days (126 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 74% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 18°C / 9°C | 17°C / 7°C | 25days (134 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 73% Muggy | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 18°C / 9°C | 18°C / 7°C | 28days (182 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 76% Humid | 9.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 10°C | 17°C / 8°C | 30days (286 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 84% Humid | 9.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 10°C | 17°C / 9°C | 28days (279 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 16°C / 10°C | 16°C / 9°C | 30days (333 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The hottest month in Quito is September, with average daytime highs of 18°C (64°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Quito is August, with average overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Quito is March, averaging 359mm of precipitation across 30 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Quito runs through January, March, April, May, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Quito.
Quito receives approximately 99 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is August with around 9 hours. Based on climate data for Quito.
The annual average UV index in Quito is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Quito is 83%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Average wind speeds in Quito are 8 km/h (5 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 9 km/h (5 mph) (gusts up to 31 km/h / 19 mph).
Quito averages 0 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 81%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Quito is 10°C (50°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Quito has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Quito ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 17°C (63°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Quito, with a climate score of 5.7/10. Consider visiting during — instead for better conditions.
For June in Quito, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 16°C (62°F) and 28 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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