Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Frequent afternoon showers; Carnival brings a long weekend when many Quiteños travel and children throw water and foam.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in February
February is the 5th-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 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Main rains (February–May). The wettest stretch, with heavy afternoon downpours peaking in March and April, plus Carnival and Holy Week.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February 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 February
- Carnival — water, foam and festivities nationwide (February or March, before Lent)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Church of La Compañía de Jesús
The Jesuit church on Calle García Moreno took more than 160 years to complete and is famous for an interior covered almost entirely in gold leaf over carved cedar, with Moorish-influenced patterns on its ceilings.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Art
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Church and Convent of San Francisco
After the church, visit the museum cloisters and then have a coffee in the arcades along the plaza's edge.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
Viewpoint · El Panecillo
El Panecillo
A hill south of the Old Town is crowned by a winged aluminium Virgin of Quito standing on a globe, assembled in the 1970s from thousands of pieces.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Pichincha slopes
TelefériQo
Go early, as clouds usually build by midday, and bring a warm jacket; spend a day or two in Quito first to acclimatise.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 15 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 February 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 February a good time to visit Quito?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Frequent afternoon showers; Carnival brings a long weekend when many Quiteños travel and children throw water and foam.
+How warm is Quito in February?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.