Quito in May
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Mild: highs around 17°C. Very wet: about 30 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
30Rainy days (248 mm)
11:59 hDaylight
06:11Sunrise · 18:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Very wet: about 30 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 10°C | 273 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.3 |
| February | 17°C | 10°C | 261 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.3 |
| March | 17°C | 10°C | 311 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 17°C | 10°C | 305 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 17°C | 10°C | 248 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.4 |
| June | 18°C | 10°C | 149 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 18°C | 9°C | 109 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.4 |
| August | 18°C | 9°C | 111 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 18°C | 10°C | 200 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.5 |
| October | 17°C | 10°C | 263 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 282 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.3 |
| December | 17°C | 10°C | 287 mm | 30 | – | – | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Quito in May?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
The best months are August, September, May, June.