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City Trips Potential

70/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

August, September, June

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Avoid

February, March, April, May, November

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Weather

11°C – 12°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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Planning a city trip to Quito?

The best time to visit Quito for a city trip is August, September, June, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Data: WorldClim 2.1 (1 km² climate normals) · CRU TS (variability) · World Bank ICP (price levels) · How our scores work

For city trips in Quito, August, September, June score highest on this page; November and April rank lowest. Use the month table below to match your stay dates.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Quito

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°83
February
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°120
March
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°133
April
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°166
May
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°145
June
67Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°56
July
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
11°48
August
70Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°25
September
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°47
October
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°90
November
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°125
December
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°82

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Quito

When is the best time to visit Quito for city trips?

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August, September, June score highest for city trips in Quito. The top month scores 70/100; compare all 12 months below before locking dates.

When is the rainy season in Quito?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Quito. Conditions still vary by monthly score, so use the table below rather than assuming every month works the same for city trips.

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