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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.3°C | 8.5°C | 367.4 mm | 26 | 9.6 h | 10.2 km/h | – |
| Feb | 16.6°C | 8.9°C | 369.3 mm | 26 | 9.3 h | 10 km/h | – |
| Mar | 16.3°C | 8.7°C | 516.1 mm | 30 | 8.6 h | 9.9 km/h | – |
| Apr | 16.6°C | 8.6°C | 412.2 mm | 28 | 9.4 h | 9.7 km/h | – |
| May | 16.7°C | 8.4°C | 275.8 mm | 26 | 9.7 h | 10.2 km/h | – |
| Jun | 16.7°C | 7.7°C | 144.7 mm | 19 | 10.3 h | 10.3 km/h | – |
| Jul | 17.2°C | 7.4°C | 82 mm | 14 | 10.6 h | 11.7 km/h | – |
| Aug | 18.5°C | 7.5°C | 77.5 mm | 15 | 10.8 h | 12.9 km/h | – |
| Sep | 18.7°C | 7.6°C | 116.1 mm | 18 | 10.8 h | 12.7 km/h | – |
| Oct | 17.5°C | 8.3°C | 279.3 mm | 26 | 10.1 h | 10.8 km/h | – |
| Nov | 16.8°C | 8.6°C | 394.6 mm | 28 | 9.7 h | 10.3 km/h | – |
| Dec | 16.8°C | 8.6°C | 357.3 mm | 27 | 10.0 h | 10.3 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Quito
Quito (Ecuador) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 13 °C. Daytime highs average 17 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 3392 mm of rainfall per year and 9.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The world's highest capital (2,850 m) at the equator — the colonial UNESCO old town, the "Middle of the World" monument and the Pichincha home volcano.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: August is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (September, up to 18.7 °C) can get exhausting, while in July nights drop to 7.4 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in March (30 rainy days), driest month is July (14).
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Frequently asked questions about Quito
When is the best time to visit Quito?
The best time to visit Quito: all year round – best in August (avg. 13.0 °C, 15 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Quito?
The warmest month is September with an average of 13.2 °C and daytime highs around 18.7 °C. The coldest month is July with an average of 12.3 °C and night-time lows around 7.4 °C.
How many rainy days does Quito have?
March has the most rainy days with 30 rainy days. The driest month is July with 14 rainy days.