Quito Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Quito: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Quito month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 18° | 9° | 326 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 17° | 9° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 17° | 9° | 466 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 18° | 9° | 390 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | 18° | 9° | 218 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 18° | 8° | 125 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 19° | 8° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 20° | 8° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 21° | 8° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 18° | 8° | 272 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 18° | 8° | 264 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 9° | 326 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Quito
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Quito compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Quito
Go in júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and mars - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Quito
Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.1°C below the 18°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 34 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Skyggni is down til 2,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 1°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Quito is a city in Ekvador. Quito is known for Andean capital and Galapagos gateway. Íbúafjöldinn er um 1.9 million.
Núna er hitinn 11°C (52°F) in Quito með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 11°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 11°C til 15°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Quito is júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er temperate. janúar, febrúar and mars tend til be the least comfortable months. september is the warmest month með average highs near 21°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near 8°C.
Nearby highlights include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.1°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 8 AM til 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Quito today at 10/10. Skyggni is down til 2,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| Land | Ekvador |
| Heimsálfa | Suður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 0°10′50.5″S 78°28′4.1″W (-0.1807, -78.4678) |
| Mannfjöldi | 1.900.000 |
| Known for | Andean capital and Galapagos gateway |
| Staðartími | 6:45 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Quito?
Quito is a city in Ekvador. Its coordinates are -0.1807, -78.4678. It lies in Suður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Quito núna?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) með skýjað. Raki is 97% and wind is 0 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Quito?
júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Quito, which has a temperate climate. janúar, febrúar and mars are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 6:45 PM.
How many people live in Quito?
Quito has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
