Quito Weather History
Ecuador · South America · Weather data 1976–today
Quito sits 24km from the equator, 2850m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 22.1°C, set 2015-12-30, its record low 1.7°C, set 1980-11-08.
Data through September 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Quito?
The highest temperature in this record for Quito is 22.1°C, measured on 2015-12-30. That is a recorded daily value from Quito's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Quito?
The lowest temperature in this record for Quito is 1.7°C, measured on 1980-11-08. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Quito get a year?
Quito averages 2869mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 341 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Quito?
On 2019-03-19, 65.2mm fell on Quito, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 2% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Quito get a year?
Quito averages 3136 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Quito?
Across the summer months Quito averages a daytime high near 15.8°C, while winter nights average 9.3°C. The seasons here are set from Quito's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Quito?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Quito is 30 km/h, on 2022-04-20. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
