Ecuador Weather
🇪🇨 1 city covered · South America
· subtropical highland climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Ecuador at a glance
Our Ecuador coverage centers on Quito, which has a subtropical highland climate. Expect average highs around 67°F (20°C) in September and 63°F (17°C) in June, with about 269 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Quito - annual average 54°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: subtropical highland
The bigger picture
Quito averages 10.1 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 3427 mm (134.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Quito climate page.
Live weather across Ecuador today
Ecuador cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 54° | Sep · 67° | Jun · 46° | 269 | 10.1 | 0 |
Ecuador weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 48° | 25 | 9.9 h/day |
| February | 63° | 49° | 25 | 9.5 h/day |
| March | 63° | 49° | 29 | 9.0 h/day |
| April | 63° | 48° | 28 | 9.5 h/day |
| May | 63° | 48° | 25 | 9.9 h/day |
| June | 63° | 46° | 18 | 10.5 h/day |
| July | 64° | 46° | 12 | 10.7 h/day |
| August | 66° | 46° | 13 | 10.9 h/day |
| September | 67° | 46° | 15 | 10.9 h/day |
| October | 65° | 47° | 25 | 10.2 h/day |
| November | 64° | 48° | 27 | 9.9 h/day |
| December | 63° | 48° | 26 | 10.1 h/day |
Ecuador weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Ecuador?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Ecuador?
Snow is essentially absent in the Ecuador cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Ecuador like?
The covered cities fall under subtropical highland climate. That means spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to elevation.