Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
August, September, July
February, March, April, May, November
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Quito?
The best time to visit Quito for backpacking is August, September, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Quito due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Quito
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 83 |
February | 53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 120 |
March | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 133 |
April | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 166 |
May | 50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 145 |
June | 60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 56 |
July | 64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 11° | 48 |
August | 68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 25 |
September | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 47 |
October | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 90 |
November | 49Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 125 |
December | 54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 12° | 82 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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