Quito Weather in May
Ecuador · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall117 mm (4.6 in)
RatingPoor 4.2/10
Quito in May sees daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), dropping to about 8°C (46°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain spread over 21 days. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Quito?
May is not the best time to visit Quito (4.2/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in July to September.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 21 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 80% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.2 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with 49 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Quito in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Quito weather in other months
Jan16°C / 7°C139 mmPoorFeb16°C / 8°C140 mmPoorMar16°C / 8°C175 mmPoorApr16°C / 8°C166 mmPoorMay17°C / 8°C117 mmPoorJun18°C / 7°C65 mmGoodJul18°C / 6°C38 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep19°C / 6°C36 mmExcellentOct17°C / 7°C82 mmFairNov17°C / 7°C90 mmFairDec16°C / 7°C104 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit QuitoJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Lima26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Guayaquil35°C · 40 mm
- Cali30°C · 120 mm
- Bogota19°C · 215 mm
- Medellin24°C · 242 mm
- Trujillo28°C · 10 mm
- Panama City30°C · 264 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.