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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.9 °C and a maximum of
19.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, 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 of
7.4 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
19.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, 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 of
7.3 kph.
March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
10.2 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, 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 of
6.4 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
10.1 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
170 mm, 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 of
6 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.6 °C, with a minimum of
10 °C and a maximum of
19.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, 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 of
6.4 kph.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
19.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, 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 of
7.9 kph.
July is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
19.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, 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 of
9.4 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.2 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, 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 of
10.3 kph.
September, the warmest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.8 °C, with a minimum of
9.3 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
14.7 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, 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 of
7.3 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
19.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, 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 of
6.6 kph.
December, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.8 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, 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 of
7.1 kph.