Quito
Capital of Ecuador
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and had a population of 1,763,275 in 2022. Visitors are drawn to the area by sights such as Ciudad Mitad del Mundo and the Church of La Compañía, Quito.
What to see
The city features notable cultural and geographical landmarks. Travelers can visit the Church of La Compañía, Quito, and explore Ciudad Mitad del Mundo.
When to go
Temperatures remain steady throughout the year, with daily highs between 15 °C and 17 °C and lows between 8 °C and 9 °C. Rainfall varies significantly across the months. July and August are the driest months, with rain of 42 mm on about 11 days and 49 mm on about 7 days respectively. March and April experience the heaviest precipitation, with 295 mm of rain on about 27 days in March and 294 mm on about 26 days in April.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre International Airport, located 20 km away in Quito, Ecuador.
Top sights in Quito
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 12 °C on average. The wettest is March, with about 295 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 195 | 228 | 295 | 294 | 198 | 95 | 42 | 49 | 135 | 189 | 195 | 201 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Quito (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.