Which is the hottest month in Quito?

The hottest time of year in Quito is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Quito?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Quito with 174mm on average. There are normally 23 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Quito?

The sunniest time of year in Quito is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Quito

Q: When is the best time to visit Quito?

The best time to visit Quito is August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Quito?

The best time to visit Quito is August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
68
Feb
68
Mar
68
Apr
68
May
68
Jun
68
Jul
70
Aug
70
Sep
68
Oct
68
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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The weather guide for Ecuador (Quito) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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