Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in July
What July 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
July 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. Dry, sunny and windy; peak season for Galápagos and Andes trips, so book tours and hotels ahead.
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 July
July is the 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 June (19°C (66°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:23
- 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Quito, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado Central
Go at lunchtime, order a locro and a juice at a busy stall, and keep your bag in front of you.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo de la Ciudad
Housed in the colonial San Juan de Dios hospital on Calle García Moreno, near La Ronda, this museum tells the story of daily life in Quito from pre-Hispanic times to the 20th century, with reconstructed scenes and models that children can follow.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Basílica del Voto Nacional
The final ladders to the top are exposed and narrow; skip them if you dislike heights and enjoy the view from the lower walkway.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- Active
- Photo spot
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
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 July a good time to visit Quito?
One of the best months to visit Quito. The other best months are June and August–September. Compare every month.
Quito in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Quito?
It is one of the best months to visit Quito. Dry, sunny and windy; peak season for Galápagos and Andes trips, so book tours and hotels ahead.
+How warm is Quito in July?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.