Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in August
What August is really like in Quito: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Quito. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. The driest, clearest month and the best for Cotopaxi and Quilotoa hikes; strong winds and dust on some days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Quito: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 19°C (66°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (20°C (68°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Short rains (October–November). Bright mornings and afternoon showers, fewer visitors and the Day of the Dead traditions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Quito, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Bellavista (Quito)
Capilla del Hombre and Casa Museo Guayasamín
Oswaldo Guayasamín, Ecuador's best-known painter, designed the Capilla del Hombre as a monument to the peoples of Latin America, filled with his large expressionist canvases about suffering and resistance.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
Park · San Marcos
Parque Itchimbía
Visit at sunset by taxi and look down on the church domes as the lights come on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
Park · La Carolina
Parque La Carolina and Jardín Botánico
The city's main central park stretches for over a kilometre between Avenida Amazonas and Avenida de los Shyris, with paddle boats, playgrounds, sports courts and weekend food stalls.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Free
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 20°C, lows near 9°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Quito?
One of the best months to visit Quito. The other best months are June–July and September. Compare every month.
Quito in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Quito?
It is one of the best months to visit Quito. The driest, clearest month and the best for Cotopaxi and Quilotoa hikes; strong winds and dust on some days.
+How warm is Quito in August?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.