When to go to Quito
December - February
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Quito is fantastic at any time of the year. During these wet season months the daytime temperatures still average a very agreeable and spring-like 21°C and sunny mornings can still be expected, particularly up to mid-February. Nights are colder, averaging 10°C. The city is a fun place to celebrate Carnival with widespread street parades, music and dance.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
9°C Average min nighttime temperature
18 days per season rainfall
None humidity
March - May
March and April are the wettest months for Quito although the only real impact on tourists is they may have to take shelter from sudden heavy afternoon downpours in one of the many bars, cafes or chocolate shops! Daytime temperatures average 21°C and nights around 10°C. The capital city, with its magnificent cathedral and many ornate colonial churches, is the best place to spend Easter with impressive processions most days of holy week.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
9°C Average min nighttime temperature
20 days per season rainfall
None humidity
June - August
The dry season starts in Jun bringing with it frequent and consecutive clear and sunny days and very pleasant spring-like temperature of around 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Rain may still fall occasionally in the afternoon but these are the driest months of the year and when the views of the surrounding mountains and Pichincha volcano are at their best.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
8°C Average min nighttime temperature
8 days per season rainfall
None humidity
September - November
September sees a very slight increase in afternoon rain but the excellent dry season conditions of the preceding months, with lots of sunshine, are still to be expected until Oct which is the official start of the wet season. Temperatures remain pretty constant throughout these months though, with average highs of 20°C and nights of around 10°C, so the only real change is an increase in the likelihood of cloudy days and rain, which still mainly falls in the afternoon.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
8°C Average min nighttime temperature
16 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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