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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.
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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 rain showers, humid | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heavy rainfall can disrupt outdoor activities. | |
| February | 10-20°C, very frequent and heavy rain, humid | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Considered the wettest month; travel can be challenging. | |
| March | 10-20°C, frequent rain, less intense than February | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainfall begins to decrease. | |
| April | 10-21°C, intermittent rain, clearing skies | low | low |
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| May | 10-21°C, less rain, more sunshine | low | low |
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| June | 9-20°C, dry with abundant sunshine | moderate | moderate |
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| July | 9-20°C, very dry, sunny days | high | high |
⚠ July is a peak tourist month due to school holidays. | |
| August | 9-20°C, dry and sunny | high | high |
⚠ Still a peak tourist month. | |
| September | 9-20°C, dry with occasional clouds | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 10-20°C, increasing rain showers | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 10-20°C, frequent rain, but often in the afternoon | low | low |
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| December | 10-20°C, frequent rain showers, can be humid | high | high |
⚠ Holiday season brings higher crowds and prices. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
February
Carnaval de Quito
A vibrant celebration with parades, music, and traditional water fights.
March
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Solemn religious processions and events commemorating Easter.
June
Fiesta de San Juan
Celebrations honoring Saint John the Baptist with street parties and traditional music.
December
Fiestas de Quito
A major city-wide festival celebrating Quito's founding, featuring concerts, bullfights, and parades.
June
Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun)
An ancient Inca festival celebrating the winter solstice, with traditional ceremonies and performances.
Insider timing tips
- •Quito's altitude means temperatures are relatively stable year-round, but the key differentiator is rainfall.
- •The dry season (June-September) offers the most reliable weather for sightseeing, but coincides with peak tourist season and higher prices.
- •The 'shoulder' months of April, May, and October can offer a good balance of decent weather and fewer crowds, with lower prices.
- •Even in the dry season, expect brief, localized rain showers, especially in the late afternoon. Carry a light rain jacket.
- •Local holidays, particularly Fiestas de Quito in December, can lead to city-wide closures and celebrations that impact travel plans.
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