Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in April
What April is really like in Quito: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Wet, but Holy Week brings the city's most striking religious procession through the Old Town.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Quito: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 30 days. Compared with March (19°C (66°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Dry season (June–September). Sunny, windy and cool at night, with the best mountain views and hiking conditions; peak demand for tours and hotels.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Good Friday procession of Jesús del Gran Poder from San Francisco (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Guápulo
Guápulo Sanctuary and viewpoint
The 17th-century Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guápulo, with its dome and colonial paintings, sits at the bottom of a steep valley below Avenida González Suárez.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Gallery · Bellavista (Quito)
Capilla del Hombre and Casa Museo Guayasamín
Take a taxi up the Bellavista hill and see both buildings on one ticket; the guided visits help explain the paintings.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
Museum · Centro Histórico
Casa del Alabado Museum
In a restored 17th-century house near Plaza San Francisco, this museum shows pre-Columbian Ecuadorian ceramics, stone seats and gold work arranged around themes of the cosmos and ancestors rather than by date.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · San Juan
Yaku Parque Museo del Agua
Pair it with the Basílica del Voto Nacional, a short taxi ride or a steep walk below.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 19 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Quito?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Quito in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Quito?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet, but Holy Week brings the city's most striking religious procession through the Old Town.
+How warm is Quito in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in April?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.