Climate of Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Point-value climate at Quito (Pichincha, Ecuador). Population approximately 1,701,000.
Located in Pichincha, Ecuador, Quito has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 1,701,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in November to 13°C / 55.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 24 mm / 0.9 in (July) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (April) — about 1123 mm / 44.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Ecuador, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Quito's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C55.2°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| February | 12.8°C55°F | 122 mm4.8″ | — |
| March | 12.8°C55°F | 140 mm5.5″ | — |
| April | 13°C55.4°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| May | 13°C55.4°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| June | 12.8°C55°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 12.8°C55°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| August | 13°C55.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | — |
| September | 13°C55.4°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| October | 12.7°C54.9°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| November | 12.6°C54.7°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| December | 12.9°C55.2°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Quito?
Quito does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Quito's warmest month is April at an average of 13°C / 55.4°F, and its driest month is July with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Quito?
Quito, in Pichincha, Ecuador, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in November to 13°C / 55.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1123 mm / 44.2 in, with the wettest month being April (155 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest July (24 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Quito in April?
The average temperature in Quito in April is 13°C / 55.4°F, with rainfall of about 155 mm / 6.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Quito?
The driest month in Quito is July, with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.8°C / 55°F.
When is the wettest month in Quito?
The wettest month in Quito is April, with approximately 155 mm / 6.1 in of average monthly rainfall.