Quito Weather Forecast
Quito weather: 51°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Quito?
No - rain is unlikely in Quito today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,7 in against a typical 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Quito
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 47° | 6% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 47° | 80% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 49° | 49% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 50° | 65% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 48° | 86% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 49° | 59% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 20% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 25% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 31% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 50° | 45% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 33% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 48° | 31% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 49° | 33% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 49° | 39% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 47° | 33% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 48° | 94% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 7 |
What this means for Quito
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 2.7°F above the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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 34°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 5 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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
July and August 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 11:44 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
