Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in June
What June is really like in Quito: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Quito. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. The dry season begins, with clearer skies and better volcano views; nights are chilly.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 9th-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 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:17
- 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, June rates 4 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 June
- Inti Raymi — Andean solstice celebrations, strongest around Otavalo and Cotacachi (around 21–29 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Landmark · San Antonio de Pichincha
Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
About 25 km north of the centre, a 30-metre monument marks the equator line calculated by the French Geodesic Mission in the 18th century, surrounded by a park of museums, shops and restaurants.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
- History
Street · Centro Histórico
Calle La Ronda
Come in the early evening for a canelazo and empanadas de viento, then return to your hotel by taxi.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Quito?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Quito?
It is one of the best months to visit Quito. The dry season begins, with clearer skies and better volcano views; nights are chilly.
+How warm is Quito in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in June?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.