Climate Insights for Quito

The climate in Quito is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 3,167 mm of precipitation falls per year. Quito receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quito sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Quito is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 124.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Quito receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Quito sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Quito has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Quito has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 57°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 57°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Quito is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,167 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 264 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 363 mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 131 mm. That's 232 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Quito is a very wet location, receiving approximately 124.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 14.3 in of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.2 in. That's 9.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Quito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Quito is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quito based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Quito based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.