Quito, Ecuador Weather
Quito hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 66°F (19°C).
Current conditions in detail
Quito weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Quito looks sunny, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 44°. Precipitation chance is modest at 17%. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 14 (extreme).
Quito 14-day forecast
About the weather in Quito
Located in Ecuador, Quito experiences a subtropical highland climate with spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Afternoon temperatures peak near 67°F (20°C) in September and dip to about 63°F (17°C) in June, with around 134.9 inches (3427 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Quito weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: September - highs near 67°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: June - highs near 63°F (17°C)
- Record high: 74°F (23°C) · Record low: 38°F (4°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: August (10.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on September. Highs average 67°F (20°C) and overnight lows stay near 46°F (8°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows around 46°F (8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 74°F (23°C) and dropped as low as 38°F (4°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 20.2 inches (513 mm) of rain over 29 days, while August is the driest. August brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Quito stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 67 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Quito is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 77 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Quito stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 82 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Quito is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 44 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Quito by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 48° | 25 | 14.1 in | 9.9 h/day | 84% |
| February | 63° | 49° | 25 | 15.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 85% |
| March | 63° | 49° | 29 | 20.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 86% |
| April | 63° | 48° | 28 | 17.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 84% |
| May | 63° | 48° | 25 | 10.8 in | 9.9 h/day | 82% |
| June | 63° | 46° | 18 | 5.8 in | 10.5 h/day | 78% |
| July | 64° | 46° | 12 | 3.2 in | 10.7 h/day | 72% |
| August | 66° | 46° | 13 | 2.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 68% |
| September | 67° | 46° | 15 | 4.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 70% |
| October | 65° | 47° | 25 | 11.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 80% |
| November | 64° | 48° | 27 | 15.4 in | 9.9 h/day | 85% |
| December | 63° | 48° | 26 | 14.9 in | 10.1 h/day | 84% |