Quito Weather Forecast
Quito weather: 57°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Quito?
Yes - rain is likely in Quito today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 5,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for October (5,4 in against 2,5 in).
16-day forecast for Quito
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 49° | 100% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 48° | 100% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 51° | 100% · 0,8 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 65° / 51° | 100% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 50° | 100% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 50° | 100% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 50° | 99% · 1,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 50° | 100% · 1,1 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 50° | 100% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 51° | 100% · 1,4 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 51° | 100% · 2,1 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 63° / 51° | 100% · 1,6 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 49° | 98% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 47° | 96% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 47° | 93% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 49° | 100% · 1,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
What this means for Quito
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 35°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 57°F (14°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 68% and wind is 1 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 8:59 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 8:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
