What’s the climate like in Quito?
The current climate of Quito features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Quito in recent years was 45°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2022.
On average, Quito receives 409 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Peru? Check out the weather and climate in places like Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, or have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Quito?
The best time to visit Quito for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Quito.
Climate Table of Quito
The climate table of Quito shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 112 | 41 | 64 | 94 | 9,5 | 27 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 15 | 8,9 | 29 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Average Temperature per Month in Quito
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Quito, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Quito
This graph shows how much precipitation Quito, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Quito
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Quito, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Quito
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Quito, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Quito
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Quito, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Quito by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quito. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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