When is the best time to go to Quito?

When is the best time to go to Quito? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best month for good weather in Quito is July
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July, August, September and October
  • The coldest months are January, June, July and August
  • The rainiest months are March, April, October, November and December


Annual weather in Quito

Infographic of the best times to visit Quito
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Weather details in Quito month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Quito for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Quito

Quito enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Quito is 65°F (ranging from 63°F in march to 67°F in august). Annual rainfall is 173.1in, with a minimum of 7.1in in july and a maximum of 20.5in in november.
  • Between january and may the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in may, 23 days of rain are expected.
  • Between june and september the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 52°F and, in september, 17 days of rain are expected.
  • From october to december the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains about 18.6in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Quito

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Quito: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Quito

Find out when Quito has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Quito

  • Very low season in Quito
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March and May.
  • Low season in Quito
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January and April.
  • High season in Quito
    The number of visitors to Quito is high in: June, September, October and November.
  • Peak season in Quito
    The largest number of tourists visiting Quito is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Quito month by month



Best time for low prices in Quito

Average prices of hotels in Quito month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Quito. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Quito

A return flight between London and Quito is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 875 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 408 more for your airline ticket to Quito if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Quito

On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in Quito. This price varies by $ 31 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 29 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 60.

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