Quito Weather Forecast
Quito weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Quito is a city in Ecuador. Quito is known for Andean capital and Galapagos gateway. It has a population of about 1.9 million.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Quito with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 52°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Quito is July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 69°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 2.9°F above the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Quito today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 0,5 mi - 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.
Active alerts for Quito
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Weather in Quito right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:09 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Quito
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 68° / 52° | 100% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 51° | 100% · 1,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 67° / 49° | 100% · 1,3 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 49° | 100% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 64° / 51° | 100% · 1,9 in | 5 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 60° / 51° | 100% · 2,8 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 50° | 100% · 2,3 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 49° | 100% · 1,4 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 50° | 100% · 1,5 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 50° | 100% · 1,5 in | 4 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 48° | 98% · 1,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 50° | 96% · 0,8 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 50° | 98% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 51° | 92% · 1,3 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 48° | 84% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 47° | 97% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 9 |
Climate in Quito month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 48° | 12,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 63° | 48° | 18,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 48° | 18,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 48° | 15,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 64° | 48° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 64° | 47° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 67° | 47° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 47° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 47° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 10,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 47° | 10,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 48° | 12,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Quito
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Air quality and pollen in Quito
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Quito
Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 South America.
What is the weather like in Quito right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Quito, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March 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 6:09 PM.
How many people live in Quito?
Quito has a population of approximately 1.9 million.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
