Quito, Ecuador: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Quito, Ecuador? If you're planning to go to Quito, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Quito, Ecuador

Based on the climate and weather in Quito, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Quito, Ecuador by month

January

January in this region is chilly. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Standard footwear

February

Traveling to Quito in February, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

March

In March, Quito is crisp. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Quito, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Long skirts
Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans

April

April in Quito is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Rain coat
Dresses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage

May

May here is cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Socks
Standard footwear

June

If you vacation in Quito during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Socks

July

July in this region is mild. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Standard footwear

August

Traveling to Quito in August, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans

September

September in Quito is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Socks
Dresses
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Long skirts
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece

October

October in Quito is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat

November

In November, Quito is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Quito, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans

December

In December, Quito is chilly. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Quito, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Quito, Ecuador

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Quito, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Quito is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some.

For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.

Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and B
A SIM card that works in Quito
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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