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Climate and seasons
Quito is on the equator, so there is almost no variation in daily temperatures through the year, and its altitude makes it cooler than one would expect, with temperatures from the low 50s °F at night to roughly 70 °F by day. There are two recognized seasons, dry and rainy, but it often sprinkles and sometimes rains hard.
Getting around
Taxis and buses are everywhere and very inexpensive. There are three independent bus systems with enclosed stations where you pay on the way in, and stations close to La Mariscal, where most hotels are. There is no tradition of waiting for people to get off before boarding, which may take some getting used to.
Staying safe
As in every big city, take special care in certain areas. Do not go up El Panecillo on foot; use a taxi even during the day. It is probably best to avoid La Mariscal alone at night, as drunk foreigners are easy targets in this area full of bars and clubs, so stick with a group.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Quito (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Best time to visit Quito
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Quito are June to September, with average daytime highs of 63 to 68°F (17 to 20°C) and 9 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. September is the hottest month, averaging 68°F (20°C), and January the coolest at 63°F (17°C). March sees the most rain, around 29 days, while August is the driest with about 9.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 140 | 23 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 23 rainy days |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 140 | 25 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 25 rainy days |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 180 | 29 | Avoid: among the wettest, 29 rainy days |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 180 | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 120 | 24 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 24 rainy days |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60 | 18 | Comfortable: 18 rainy days |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 30 | 10 | Comfortable: 10 rainy days |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 20 | 9 | Comfortable: 9 rainy days |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 40 | 11 | Comfortable: 11 rainy days |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 80 | 24 | Shoulder: 65°F (18°C), 24 rainy days |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 90 | 27 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 27 rainy days |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 100 | 27 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 27 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Quito: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Quito?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Quito are June to September, when average highs run 63 to 68°F (17 to 20°C) with 9 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. September is the hottest month at 68°F (20°C) on average, and January the coolest at 63°F (17°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Quito?
- March, with roughly 29 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 9. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Quito?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 63 to 68°F (17 to 20°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: March is the wettest month, with around 29 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Quito?
- The wettest months in Quito are January to May and October to December, with 23 to 29 rainy days a month. August is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Ecuador right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Ecuador on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Ecuador before you book.
- What other places are near Quito?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Quito are Bogotá (450 miles), Medellín (490 miles), Cartagena (760 miles).
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