Quito, Ecuador Weather

Ecuador 🇪🇨 · Local time 17:31
61°
Light rain shower Feels like 59° · High 69° / Low 48°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
66%
1 Low
Updated 3 hours ago

Quito hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 69°F (21°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical August high of 66°F (19°C).

Now
26%
6 PM
36%
6:19 PM
Sunset
7 PM
18%
8 PM
19%
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
18%
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
17%
6:12 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
17%
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
17%
2 PM
36%
3 PM
36%
4 PM
40%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
59°
Wind
2 mph
NNW · gusts 3 mph
Humidity
66%
Pressure
29.83 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.01 in
57% chance today

Quito weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Quito looks overcast, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 47°. There is a 62% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 15 (extreme).

High / Low
71° / 47°
Precipitation
62%
Sunrise / sunset
06:12 AM / 06:18 PM

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Quito 14-day forecast

Today
Partly Cloudy
High 69° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Overcast
High 71° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 62%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 70° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 71° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 65° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 65° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 48%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 64° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 69° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Partly Cloudy
High 65° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 39%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 62° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Cloudy
High 66° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 57%

About the weather in Quito

Quito has one of the steadier climates in our dataset. Average highs move only 1°C across the whole year - from 63°F (17°C) in June to 67°F (20°C) in September - so the practical difference between seasons here is rainfall and daylight, not warmth.

Quito weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: September - highs near 67°F (20°C)
  • Coldest month: June - highs near 63°F (17°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 74°F (23°C) high · 38°F (4°C) low
  • Wettest month: March (29 rainy days) · Sunniest: August (10.9 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: subtropical highland
  • Annual swing: 1°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
  • Average humidity: 80%

Temperatures through the year

Warmth peaks in September: highs of 67°F (20°C), lows of 46°F (8°C). June bottoms out at 63°F (17°C) in daylight, 46°F (8°C) after dark. Between the average September and the average June lie 1°C, a narrower spread than almost anywhere else we cover.

Rain, sun and snow

August is the brightest month at 10.9 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.1. March is the wettest month at 20.2 inches (513 mm) over 29 days; August is the driest. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 74°F (23°C) and bottoms at 38°F (4°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.

Season by season

Spring (September through November)

Spring in Quito runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); rain falls on around 67 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.3 hours of sun a day.

Summer (December through February)

Summer in Quito is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on around 77 of the 90 days.

Fall (March through May)

Fall in Quito is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on around 82 of the 90 days.

Winter (June through August)

Winter is crisp but comfortable here - highs near 64°F (18°C), nights near 46°F (8°C), and rain falls on around 44 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Quito by month

Monthly averages for Quito based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What should I wear in Quito?
It depends on the month: September runs to 67°F (20°C) while June holds at 63°F (17°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
Is Quito hot in summer?
September averages 67°F (20°C). Even at its peak the year stays cool.
When is Quito at its hottest?
September, averaging 67°F (20°C) by day and 46°F (8°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 74°F (23°C).
Does Quito have seasons?
Barely, by temperature: only 1°C separates the average warmest month from the average coolest. What changes instead is rainfall - March against August.
Which month is coolest in Quito?
June, with highs of 63°F (17°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 38°F (4°C).
Is there snow in Quito?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Quito shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best month to go to Quito?
The best time to visit Quito is generally January to June, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 63°F (17°C), with rain on about 25 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
When does it rain most in Quito?
March, at 20.2 inches (513 mm) over about 29 days. August is the driest month, at 2.8 inches (72 mm).