Quito Weather
Quito weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Quito current weather
Quito now (local time 07:00)
11°C
Overcast
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
10° – 21°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Quito 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
18°
10°
💧96%
Mon
10/5
🌦️
19°
10°
💧86%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
21°
11°
💧98%
Wed
10/7
🌧️
19°
11°
💧98%
Thu
10/8
🌧️
17°
10°
💧97%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
19°
10°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
13°
11°
💧98%
Sun
10/11
🌧️
14°
11°
💧100%
Mon
10/12
🌧️
15°
11°
💧100%
Tue
10/13
🌧️
16°
11°
💧98%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
15°
11°
💧100%
Thu
10/15
🌦️
18°
11°
💧94%
Fri
10/16
🌧️
16°
11°
💧96%
Sat
10/17
🌦️
16°
11°
💧96%
Best time to visit Quito
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Quito are Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is August (average high 18°C) and the coldest is February (average low 7°C).
Quito climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 15°C | 7°C | 139 mm | 86% | -6°C |
| FebBest | 15°C | 7°C | 143 mm | 86% | -7°C |
| Mar | 15°C | 7°C | 176 mm | 86% | -9°C |
| Apr | 15°C | 7°C | 177 mm | 86% | -12°C |
| MayBest | 16°C | 7°C | 122 mm | 84% | -15°C |
| JunBest | 17°C | 5°C | 58 mm | 80% | -18°C |
| JulBest | 17°C | 5°C | 34 mm | 77% | -18°C |
| AugBest | 18°C | 5°C | 25 mm | 74% | -18°C |
| SepBest | 18°C | 5°C | 38 mm | 75% | -17°C |
| OctBest | 16°C | 6°C | 76 mm | 80% | -15°C |
| NovBest | 15°C | 6°C | 90 mm | 81% | -12°C |
| DecBest | 15°C | 6°C | 100 mm | 84% | -8°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Quito weather month by month: what to wear
Quito in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, around 76 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in NovemberBest month
November in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in DecemberBest month
December in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 100 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in JanuaryBest month
January in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 139 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Quito in FebruaryBest month
February in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 143 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
Quito in March
March in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 176 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Quito in April
April in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C, around 177 mm of rain (wet) and 86% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Quito in MayBest month
May in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C, around 122 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in JuneBest month
June in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C, around 58 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in JulyBest month
July in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C, around 34 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in AugustBest month
August in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C, around 25 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 18°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Quito in SeptemberBest month
September in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C, around 38 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 75% humidity — about 17°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Quito?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Quito are Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is August (average high 18°C) and the coldest is February (average low 7°C).
›What's the weather like in Quito in October, and what should I wear?
October in Quito is mild and cool: average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C, around 76 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 80% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›What's the weather like in Quito in November, and what should I wear?
November in Quito is chilly: average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 12°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
›When is the rainy season in Quito?
Quito is wettest in April, with about 177 mm on average, and driest in August, with about 25 mm.
›How cold does Quito get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is February, averaging 15°C by day and 7°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: February.