AI-generatedQuito at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,330 h
- Rain a year
- 2,867 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,854 m
Climate in Quito
Quito has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 1,330 hours of sunshine a year, Quito is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 4.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
05:5618:03
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:43–06:24 · evening 17:36–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 18:16–18:24
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Quito in October?
In October, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 274 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 7 min05:56 – 18:03
- UV index
- 17 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Guayaquil
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Quito
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Quito, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Quito
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 17 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 17).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Quito: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Quito has about 30 rainy days with 274 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Quito
How breezy and how cloudy Quito is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Quito typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 84 % of the sky over Quito: mostly overcast, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Quito
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (9°), the warmest in February (9°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 40 | 16° | 9° | 3.5 h | 30 | 284 |
| FebruaryFeb | 39 | 16° | 9° | 3.1 h | 28 | 275 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 16° | 9° | 3.0 h | 30 | 323 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 16° | 9° | 3.3 h | 30 | 308 |
| MayMay | 44 | 16° | 9° | 3.6 h | 30 | 250 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 16° | 9° | 4.0 h | 27 | 159 |
| JulyJul | 48 | 17° | 9° | 4.1 h | 25 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 17° | 9° | 4.3 h | 26 | 118 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 17° | 9° | 4.2 h | 28 | 188 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 17° | 9° | 3.7 h | 30 | 274 |
| NovemberNov | 41 | 16° | 9° | 3.5 h | 28 | 279 |
| DecemberDec | 40 | 16° | 9° | 3.4 h | 30 | 297 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
0.23° S, 78.52° W · 2,854 m · America/Guayaquil
Best time to visit Quito
The best time to visit Quito is from July to September. The wettest month is March with 323 mm of precipitation.
Quito through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quito in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Quito in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Quito in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Quito in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Quito for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Quito
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Quito: score 51 against 45. Daytime highs are about the same. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 51better |
| Day high | 17° | 17° |
| Night low | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 4.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 26better |
| Rainfall | 274 mm | 118 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Quito month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January16° · 4 h
In January, Quito is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 284 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in January39February16° · 3 h
In February, Quito is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 275 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in February39March16° · 3 h
In March, Quito is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 323 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in March41April16° · 3 h
In April, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 308 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in April44May16° · 4 h
In May, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 250 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in May45June16° · 4 h
In June, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 159 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in June48July17° · 4 h
In July, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 111 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in July51August17° · 4 h
In August, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in August51September17° · 4 h
In September, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 188 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in September45October17° · 4 h
In October, Quito is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 274 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in October41November16° · 4 h
In November, Quito is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 279 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
Quito in November40December16° · 3 h
In December, Quito is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 297 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Quito.
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Quito vs. Guayaquil
In October the holiday weather in Quito and Guayaquil is about equally good (score 45 vs. 48). During the day Guayaquil is 11 °C warmer than Quito.
| in October | Quito | Guayaquil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 28° |
| Sea | – | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 18 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Nov |
Through the year
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- 3QuitoThis page17°45
Planning a trip to Quito
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Quito in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Quito has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 40).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,210 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Quito
When is the best time to visit Quito?
The best time to visit Quito is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Quito?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 9 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Quito?
The wettest month is March with 323 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 111 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quito get?
Quito gets around 1,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 4.3 hours a day; in March there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito uses the time zone America/Guayaquil, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Quito?
A nonstop flight from London to Quito takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,210 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Quito?
Quito has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 40.
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