Ecuador
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Quito
Visit in September — score 75/100 · avg high 81°F · 9 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42 | 63° | 78° | 54° | 31 | 143 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 42 | 63° | 77° | 55° | 28 | 145 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 44 | 64° | 77° | 55° | 31 | 185 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 43 | 64° | 78° | 55° | 30 | 169 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 43 | 64° | 79° | 55° | 30 | 119 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 47 | 64° | 79° | 53° | 19 | 76 | 12.0h | High | Above avg |
| July | 70 | 64° | 79° | 52° | 10 | 39 | 12.0h | High | Average |
| August | 75 | 64° | 80° | 51° | 8 | 30 | 12.0h | High | Average |
| September | 75 | 64° | 81° | 52° | 9 | 36 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 46 | 64° | 80° | 53° | 22 | 86 | 12.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 43 | 63° | 78° | 54° | 23 | 94 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 44 | 63° | 78° | 54° | 25 | 100 | 12.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 53°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Quito (September, October, November) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 53°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Summer
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 54°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Quito (December, January, February) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 54°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
Fall
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 55°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Quito (March, April, May) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 55°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 44/100.
Winter
- Score
- 64/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Quito (June, July, August) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 52°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 64/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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