Month guide · Quito · Ecuador
Quito in September
What September is really like in Quito: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Quito. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still mostly dry and clear early in the month, with crowds thinning after the northern summer holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-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 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (20°C (68°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:12
- 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, September 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 September
September has no major recurring festival in Quito, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Quito?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Quito?
It is one of the best months to visit Quito. Still mostly dry and clear early in the month, with crowds thinning after the northern summer holidays.
+How warm is Quito in September?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Quito in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.