The climate of Quito
The current climate in Quito features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 11°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Quito, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Quito in recent years was 45°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 6°C in January 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Quito receives 409 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Quito?
The best time to visit Quito for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Quito.
Climate Table of Quito
The climate table of Quito shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 |
Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 112 | 41 | 64 | 94 | 9,5 | 27 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,5 | 15 | 8,9 | 29 |
UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Quito, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Quito
Yearly Temperature in Quito
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Quito, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Quito
Total Yearly Precipitation in Quito
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Quito, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Quito
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Average weather in Quito by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Quito. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.