Climate normals · 1970–2000
Quito Climate
Quito is a city in Ecuador (18) with a population of about 2,781,641. Its average annual temperature is 10°C (50°F), with roughly 1066 mm of rain per year.
10°C
Avg Temp
1066
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Quito Climate
Quito has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F) and receives about 1066 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10°C
Avg Temp
1066
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 50° | 99 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 116 mm |
| March | 10° / 50° | 130 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 135 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 95 mm |
| June | 10° / 50° | 51 mm |
| July | 10° / 49° | 31 mm |
| August | 10° / 50° | 34 mm |
| September | 10° / 50° | 66 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 110 mm |
| November | 10° / 50° | 109 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Quito
The most comfortable months to visit Quito are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 16°C high). The coldest is July (near 4°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Quito are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Quito, Ecuador has an average annual temperature of 10°C and about 1066 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is July.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Quito average about 16°C (60°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.