The climate in Quito during August can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
August is in the winter in Quito and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 2.3°C 36.1°F |
Average temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 39 mm 1.5 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 24.9°C 76.8°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Quito with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Quito in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | April | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
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Driest month: | July | 30mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 6.7hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 19.8°C 67.6°F |
Wettest month: | April | 174mm 6.9ins |