April · Ecuador
Best time to visit Quito in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quito in April
Average temperature 18°C, 198 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 198 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Quito scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 198 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Quito's colonial centre sits in an Andean valley beneath volcanoes as the first UNESCO-listed old town.
April in Quito: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
198 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Quito — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quito in April?
- In April, Quito averages 18°C, 198 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Quito?
- April earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Quito in April?
- Expect about 198 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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