Best time to visit Quito

June to September. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

June to September

Sources agree June to September is Quito's dry season and best for clear views, though it is also the busiest stretch.

“So the best time to travel to Quito is the dry months, from June to September.” quitotourbus.com
“The best time to visit Quito is June–September” tripbase.com
“these are the driest months of the year” journeylatinamerica.com

4 of the 10 travel guides we read name these months.

Quito month by month

Average high and low in Quito, and days with rain

January69°F / 48°F · 14 rainy daysChecking fares…January is off-season: highs near 18C, lows near 10C and about 90mm of rain.December to February rain usually does not last all day; mornings are clear with possible afternoon showers. Crowds peak around the holidays.
February68°F / 48°F · 16 rainy daysChecking fares…Carnival is celebrated with street parades, music and dance; sunny mornings are likely until mid-February.February to May has the fewest tourists, because of heavier rain.
March69°F / 48°F · 18 rainy daysChecking fares…March and April are the wettest months, with sudden heavy afternoon downpours.March is rainy, with about 145mm.Jesús del Gran Poder procession
April69°F / 48°F · 20 rainy daysChecking fares…March and April are extremely rainy, often all day.Quito is described as the best place to spend Easter, with processions most days of Holy Week.
May69°F / 48°F · 18 rainy daysChecking fares…By May rain drops off and temperatures cool; May and June are shoulder season.May is a pleasant transition month as rain eases.
Best timeJune70°F / 47°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…The dry season starts in June, with frequent clear days and the best views of the mountains and Pichincha volcano.June to August is peak season.Inti Raymi, the sun festival, is held at the end of June; the source points to Otavalo.
Best timeJuly70°F / 47°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…July and August are the peak tourist months, with about 30mm of rain.July is the clearest month in the Andes and peak season.
Best timeAugust71°F / 47°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…August has little rain and is known as the month of the arts, with exhibitions, concerts and festivals.August is peak season with some of the best dry weather of the year, good for hiking.
Best timeSeptember71°F / 47°F · 11 rainy daysChecking fares…September sees a very slight rise in afternoon rain, but dry-season conditions mostly continue until October.September is a good Andes month with fewer crowds.
October69°F / 48°F · 17 rainy daysChecking fares…October is the official start of the wet season.October brings returning rain and quieter shoulder-season conditions.
November68°F / 47°F · 16 rainy daysChecking fares…November is off-season, with about 110mm of rain.Day of the Dead is on 2 November, and the Fiestas de Quito run from late November to early December.Fiestas de Quito
December68°F / 48°F · 15 rainy daysChecking fares…Foundation Day is 6 December, with parades and street parties in the lead-up.December and January are a short dry spell and clear in the Andes.Año Viejo Burning

Weather: Quito averages from World Meteorological Organization (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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What's on in Quito

Festivals and seasons through the year

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

June to August (some say to September)Best weather and most events, but higher prices and crowds.
Late December to early JanuaryA second busy period around the holidays in Ecuador.

Quietest

February to MayFewest tourists, with more rain.
September to NovemberLess crowded and touristy as the dry season ends (Ecuador overall).

Watch for

March and AprilThe wettest months, with sudden heavy afternoon downpours.
October to MayDaily afternoon showers, usually 1 to 2 hours; mornings are almost always dry.
Year-roundStrong sun at altitude and fast weather swings; pack a rain jacket and sunscreen together.

Questions people ask

What is the rainy season in Quito?: Roughly October to May, heaviest in March and April. The dry season runs June to September.
How many days is enough in Quito?: One local source says at least three days.

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