August · Ecuador
Best time to visit Quito in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quito in August
Average temperature 18°C, 33 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 33 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Quito scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 33 mm of rain, and roughly 15 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.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Quito — one of the best windows
August averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 daylight hours.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Quito (2nd of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quito in August?
- In August, Quito averages 18°C, 33 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Quito?
- August earns a 9.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 33 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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