Weather in Quito
Live weather and 7-day forecast for Quito, Ecuador, followed by what to expect in each month of the year.
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Climate in Quito: month by month
Averaged over 2023–2025, the warmest month in Quito is September, with highs around 20 °C (69 °F) and lows around 8 °C (46 °F); the coolest is June, with highs around 18 °C (64 °F) and lows around 8 °C (46 °F). Temperatures barely change through the year — the monthly averages stay within 1 °C of each other.
Quito gets about 3,291 mm (130 in) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March (592 mm over about 28 days) and the driest is July (44 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation (mm) | Wet days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 8° | 356 | 24 | 12h 8m |
| February | 17° | 8° | 437 | 26 | 12h 7m |
| March | 17° | 9° | 592 | 28 | 12h 7m |
| April | 17° | 9° | 473 | 28 | 12h 7m |
| May | 17° | 9° | 267 | 23 | 12h 7m |
| June | 18° | 8° | 109 | 14 | 12h 7m |
| July | 19° | 8° | 44 | 4 | 12h 7m |
| August | 19° | 8° | 82 | 10 | 12h 7m |
| September | 20° | 8° | 70 | 11 | 12h 7m |
| October | 18° | 8° | 271 | 25 | 12h 7m |
| November | 18° | 8° | 265 | 27 | 12h 8m |
| December | 18° | 9° | 325 | 25 | 12h 8m |
Averages of daily values from the ERA5 reanalysis for 2023–2025 at Quito's coordinates (model elevation 2920 m), via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Three recent years are not a 30-year climate normal; reanalysis smooths local extremes and tends to count more light-rain days than a rain gauge would. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th of each month.
Weather questions for Quito
What is the hottest month in Quito?
September, with average highs of 20 °C (69 °F) and lows of 8 °C (46 °F) over 2023–2025. The coolest month is June, averaging 18 °C (64 °F) by day and 8 °C (46 °F) at night.
What is the rainiest month in Quito?
March, with about 592 mm of precipitation on roughly 28 days. The driest month is July (44 mm), and the yearly total is around 3,291 mm.
When is the weather mildest in Quito?
Going by the averages, July–October are the months with average daytime highs between 18 °C and 27 °C (64–81 °F) — warm but not hot. March is the month most likely to bring rain.
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About this forecast
The live forecast comes from Open-Meteo, which blends models from national weather services and is fetched fresh in your browser on each visit. Times in the hourly outlook are Quito local time (America/Guayaquil).