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Best time to visit Quito
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Quito, Ecuador
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 10-20°C, frequent afternoon rain showers | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 10-20°C, heavy and persistent rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ February is often the wettest month, impacting outdoor activities. | |
| March | 10-20°C, rain gradually decreasing | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 10-20°C, intermittent showers, increasing sunshine | low | low |
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| May | 10-20°C, drier with more sunny periods | low | low |
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| June | 9-19°C, dry with abundant sunshine | moderate | moderate |
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| July | 9-19°C, very dry and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Expect higher crowds and prices due to northern hemisphere summer holidays. | |
| August | 9-19°C, dry with plenty of sun | high | high |
⚠ Still busy, but crowds may start to slightly decrease towards the end of the month. | |
| September | 10-20°C, transitioning to wetter, still pleasant | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 10-20°C, increasing chance of rain | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 10-20°C, frequent rain showers | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 10-20°C, afternoon rain showers common | high | high |
⚠ Can be busy with holiday travelers and locals returning home. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
Indigenous New Year celebrations with traditional music and dance.
A vibrant festival with water fights, parades, and music, often extending into early March.
Solemn religious processions and cultural events leading up to Easter.
Celebration of the Inca New Year with traditional ceremonies and performances.
Commemorations of Quito's independence with parades, concerts, and cultural events.
Festive decorations, special markets, and celebrations throughout the city.
Insider timing tips
- •Quito's equatorial location means temperature variations are minimal year-round; the main differentiator is rainfall.
- •The 'dry season' (June-September) is characterized by sunny mornings and occasional afternoon clouds, not complete absence of rain.
- •February and March are Quito's wettest months, with heavy, prolonged downpours that can significantly disrupt sightseeing.
- •While July and August offer the driest weather, they coincide with peak tourist season, leading to higher prices and crowds.
- •Local holidays, like the Independence of Quito in November, can mean some businesses close, but also bring unique city-wide festivities.
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