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Quito weather forecast — today & tomorrow

14°

Overcast

High: 20° · Low: 11° · Feels like 12°

Overcast.

Hourly forecast

Now · 14°
09:00 · 15°
10:00 · 17°
11:00 2% 18°
12:00 5% 19°
13:00 6% 20°
14:00 5% 20°
15:00 3% 20°
16:00 2% 20°
17:00 2% 19°
18:00 2% 18°
19:00 2% 16°
20:00 2% 15°
21:00 2% 14°
22:00 2% 13°
23:00 1% 12°
00:00 1% 11°
01:00 · 11°
02:00 · 11°
03:00 · 11°
04:00 · 10°
05:00 · 11°
06:00 · 11°
07:00 · 11°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    19° / 9°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 6%
    Wind
    13 km/h SE
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:17 / 18:23

Details

Air quality
14 Good
PM2.5 3 · PM10 3

Quito's Climate

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andes at around 2,850 m and almost exactly on the equator. Its great elevation gives it a cool, remarkably steady equatorial highland climate: daytime highs usually run 18–22°C, but nights can drop to 7–10°C, so the swing between day and night is larger than between seasons. The year splits into a wet season (roughly October to May) with afternoon showers and a cooler, sunnier dry season (June to September). Because the city lies on the equator at altitude, the UV index is often extreme.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Quito?

The dry season from June to September is best: sunny, dry and with fewer afternoon showers, ideal for exploring the Old Town and the surrounding highlands.

What are the hottest and coldest months in Quito?

Temperatures stay steady all year with daytime highs of 18–22°C; the chilliest nights fall in the dry season around July and August, sometimes down to 6–8°C.

Why is Quito cool even though it sits on the equator?

Because the city stands at about 2,850 m in the Andes, the thin mountain air keeps it mild year-round despite being right on the equator.

Is the UV index high in Quito?

Yes, thanks to the equatorial latitude and high altitude, UV is often very high to extreme around midday, so sun protection is essential even when the air feels cool.

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