Quito Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Quito: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Quito month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 18° | 9° | 326 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 17° | 9° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 17° | 9° | 466 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 18° | 9° | 390 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | 18° | 9° | 218 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junio | 18° | 8° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julio | 19° | 8° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 20° | 8° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 21° | 8° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 18° | 8° | 272 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | 18° | 8° | 264 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | 18° | 9° | 326 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Quito
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Quito compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Quito.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotopaxi | 56 km | -8°C | 21°C cooler | 1115 mm |
| Chimborazo | 148 km | -9°C | 22°C cooler | 1798 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Quito
Go in julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Quito
Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 19°C is in line con the 18°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 10 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 1°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Quito is a city in Ecuador. Quito is known for Andean capital and Galapagos gateway. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 1.9 million.
Ahora mismo hay 12°C (53°F) in Quito con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de 12°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 10°C a 19°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 100%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 6.8/10 – aceptable — planifica según el tiempo.
La mejor época para visitar Quito is julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es temperate. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. septiembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 21°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 8°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 19°C is in line con the 18°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 9 AM a 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Quito today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Quito
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| País | Ecuador |
| Continente | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 0°10′50.5″S 78°28′4.1″W (-0.1807, -78.4678) |
| Población | 1.900.000 |
| Known for | Andean capital and Galapagos gateway |
| Hora local | 11:17 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
Tiempo map for Quito
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Quito?
Quito is a city in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -0.1807, -78.4678. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Quito ahora mismo?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 99% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Quito?
julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Quito, which has a temperate climate. enero, febrero and marzo are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 11:17 AM.
How many people live in Quito?
Quito has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What are the top things a do in Quito?
Popular options include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated octubre 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
