Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Mixed sun and showers; bakeries fill with guaguas de pan and colada morada around the Day of the Dead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 11th-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 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
Festive season (December–January). Mixed weather with the Fiestas de Quito, Christmas and New Year celebrations; often a short drier spell around the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Día de los Difuntos — Day of the Dead, with colada morada (2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
Landmark · Centro Histórico
Plaza Grande and Carondelet Palace
Start your Old Town walk here early in the morning, then follow Calle García Moreno south past La Compañía towards La Ronda.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 10°C and 13 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 November 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 November a good time to visit Quito?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mixed sun and showers; bakeries fill with guaguas de pan and colada morada around the Day of the Dead.
+How warm is Quito in November?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.