May · Ecuador
Best time to visit Quito in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quito in May
Average temperature 18°C, 131 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Quito scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 131 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.
May in Quito — workable with trade-offs
May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 131 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quito in May?
- In May, Quito averages 18°C, 131 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Quito?
- May earns a 6.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 131 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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