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Quito Weather in February

Quito in February

The short of it: Quito in February averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 118 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: August & July

February in Quito brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 118 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Quito runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Sangolquí, 14 km to the SE, is 2° warmer by day.

February in Quito, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 20 mm more rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SangolquíPichincha14 km SE21°9°130 mm
PomasquiPichincha21 km NNE21°9°91 mm
OyambarilloPichincha22 km E20°9°97 mm
MachachiPichincha32 km S19°7°113 mm
CayambePichincha52 km NE20°8°82 mm
OtavaloImbabura59 km NNE20°9°76 mm
CotacachiImbabura66 km NNE21°9°78 mm
SaquisilíCotopaxi70 km SSW19°7°65 mm

The Almanac · Quito Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Quito by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°8°98 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
February19°8°118 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
March19°8°146 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April19°8°146 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May19°8°97 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June19°7°44 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July20°7°23 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°7°26 mm13 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°7°67 mm12 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October20°7°115 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
November19°7°111 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December19°8°100 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Quito in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Quito in February?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 118 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Quito?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Quito in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Quito in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Quito in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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