Best Time to Visit Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Quito.
Quito does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (April, 13°C / 55.4°F) and driest (July, 24 mm / 0.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–September and December–January; the wetter half falls in February–April and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in November to 13°C / 55.4°F in April, with rainfall from 24 mm / 0.9 in (July) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Quito's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 12.8°C55°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| August | 13°C55.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | — |
| June | 12.8°C55°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
No month at Quito matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quito?
Quito doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~24 mm / 0.9 in) and April (warmest, 13°C / 55.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Ecuador's national average.
When is the rainy season in Quito?
The rainy season at Quito, Pichincha runs through February–April and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 105 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is April (155 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Quito?
The driest month in Quito is July, averaging about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 12.8°C / 55°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Quito?
The least comfortable months for travel to Quito — based on point-value climate at the city — are February, March, April, June, July, October, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 155 mm / 6.1 in in April, and the coldest month averages 12.6°C / 54.7°F.
Is Quito climate different from Ecuador overall?
Yes, usually. Our Quito figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Ecuador figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Quito specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.