Climate - Quito (Ecuador)

Quito: Temperatures - Precipitation - Sunshine hours - Weather by month


In Quito, there is a temperate, or subtropical mountain climate.
Temperatures are mild, spring-like throughout the year, while as regards to the rains, there is a dry season from June to mid-September, more pronounced in the northern part of the city. Fog can form all year round, at night and in the early morning.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is located in the north of the country, on the Andean plateau, at 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level, making it the second highest capital in the world after La Paz, in Bolivia. We are near the equator, which passes through the northern outskirts of the city (at San Antonio de Pichincha). Although the sun does not shine very often, given the geographical position and altitude, its rays are very strong.
The city is surrounded by volcanoes, starting with the Pichincha, of 4,794 meters (15,728 ft), which is located just west of the city. Other volcanoes in the area are Cotopaxi, of 5,897 meters (19,347 ft), Antisana, of 5,704 meters (18,714 ft) and Cayambe, of 5,790 meters (18,996 ft).
The neighborhoods on the western outskirts of Quito climb the slopes of the volcano up to about 3,200 meters (10,500 ft), while to the east, the Cumbayá valley is located at 2,350 meters (7,700 feet) above sea level, and has a temperature of 5/6 degrees Celsius (9/11 °F) higher than that of the city.

Quito - Climate data

In Quito, the average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F), that of the warmest month (September) is of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Quito, precipitation amounts to 1100 millimeters (43.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
In Quito, there are on average around 2060 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Quito - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In February, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (49.9 °F) and a maximum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In June, the weather in Quito is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (67 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In July, the weather in Quito is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Quito is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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In November, the weather in Quito is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Quito is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.4 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).