Weather radar Quito
Real-time precipitation radar · Quito · Ecuador
Quito climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Quito shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16.7° | 16.6° | 16.5° | 17° | 17.7° | 17.3° | 18° | 17.8° | 18.2° | 17.2° | 16.6° | 16.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 9.7° | 10.3° | 10° | 10.2° | 10.6° | 9.8° | 10° | 9.3° | 9.6° | 9.9° | 9.9° | 10° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 324 | 337 | 374 | 354 | 293 | 213 | 127 | 157 | 181 | 310 | 278 | 341 |
| Rainy days | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
| Sunshine hours | 253 | 201 | 195 | 207 | 248 | 251 | 274 | 282 | 276 | 246 | 244 | 263 |
| Humidity | 85% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 82% | 79% | 73% | 72% | 72% | 82% | 85% | 86% |
Best time to visit Quito
The best time to visit Quito is typically July. In this month the average high is 18°C, precipitation is 127 mm and sunshine duration is 274 hours. The annual average high is 17.2°C, total annual precipitation is 3289 mm (348 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2940 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito
How up to date is the weather radar for Quito?
The weather radar for Quito is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Quito?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Quito: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Quito?
The thunderstorm potential for Quito is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Quito.
What is the climate like in Quito?
Quito has an annual average high of 17.2°C. The warmest month is September (avg high 18.2°C), the coldest August (avg low 9.3°C). The wettest month is March with 374 mm, the driest July with 127 mm. Total annual precipitation is 3289 mm (348 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2940 hours.
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