Best Time to Visit Quito
The best time to visit Quito is June to September (dry season). Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
Quick Answer
Visit Quito in June to September (dry season) for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. Daily costs range from$30 (budget) to $220 (luxury) per day.
Month-by-Month Guide
Peak season in much of SA — warm, crowded, highest prices
Peak season — Carnival in Brazil, very busy
Shoulder season — warm, crowds easing
Shoulder season — pleasant, fewer crowds
Low season — cooler, lower prices
Low season in the Andes — dry, cold, clear skies for treks
Dry season — best for Cusco, Patagonia, Atacama
Dry season — high-altitude trekking peak
Shoulder season — warming up, great value
Shoulder season — warm, fewer crowds
Peak starting — warm, festivals begin
Peak season — summer holidays, highest prices
Daily Costs in Quito
Hostels, street food, public transport
3-star hotels, restaurants, some tours
5-star hotels, fine dining, private tours
Travel Tips for Quito
- Acclimate for a day before any activity — the altitude hits harder than people expect
- Stay in La Mariscal or La Floresta for safety and walkability; avoid the Old Town after dark
- Mitad del Mundo equator monument is a tourist trap; the actual GPS equator is at Museo Intiñan next door
- TelefériQo cable car up Pichincha gives the best city + volcano view at 4,100m
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