Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in October
What October 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
October 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. Afternoon showers return; mornings are usually bright.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 10th-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 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 October)
- 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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Quito, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
Religious site · Guápulo
Guápulo Sanctuary and viewpoint
The 17th-century Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guápulo, with its dome and colonial paintings, sits at the bottom of a steep valley below Avenida González Suárez.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Gallery · Bellavista (Quito)
Capilla del Hombre and Casa Museo Guayasamín
Take a taxi up the Bellavista hill and see both buildings on one ticket; the guided visits help explain the paintings.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Views
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 October a good time to visit Quito?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Quito in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Quito?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Afternoon showers return; mornings are usually bright.
+How warm is Quito in October?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in October?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.