October · Ecuador
Best time to visit Quito in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Quito in October
Average temperature 18°C, 80 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.8/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Quito scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
October in Quito — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 5th 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 packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Quito in October?
- In October, Quito averages 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Quito?
- October earns a 7.8/10 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 October?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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