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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley

Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley

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America > Ecuador > Quito



When to go to Quito ( Ecuador ) ?


MonthSunlight
(h/d)
Average T
min (°C)
Average T
max (°C)
Record T
min (°C)
Record T
max (°C)
Precipitations
(mm)
Wet daysRating
january59233259816
february592312811117
march492342614120
april592242717422
may592222513621
june68232274212
july7823125197
august7824229309
september88242276814
october592303111118
november68231269614
december69231287816

How to read the charts



For example: In january, you will get 5 hours of average sunlight in Quito and the overall temperature will vary between 1 and 28 (Celcius) in this area of Ecuador. Usually you shouldn't see more than 16 rainy days wich is representative of this part of America.


What to do in Quito : Tips, places, hotels and restaurants


QuitoCapital of Ecuador, Quito has over two million inhabitants, and its population continues to increase.

Located at an altitude of 2800 meters, the city was founded by a Spanish conquistador in the early 16th century, but it was already inhabited for over 900 years BC

It is served by an international airport, and was declared world heritage of humanity by UNESCO because of its remarkable colonial architecture.

Its history has been marked by the presence of the Incas, then by the Spanish conquistadors and the Catholic missions. Its independence dates from 1822. It has a subtropical climate with dry summers and wet winters.

Tourists can also visit the Independence Square, the Cathedral Primada, built on an ancient Incan religious site, the palace of the bishopric, the Convent of St. Augustine, the church of El Sagrario, the Piazza San Francisco Sucre National Theatre, the Colonial Street and Central Ecuadorian Contemporary Art, among other curiosities.

You can also enjoy the parks, relax, or for sports activities, such as La Carolina or Metropolitano. Many hotels will offer various services at different prices according to your expectations.

You no doubt appreciate this great city put in a great environment.