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Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Quito's temperatures are consistently cool throughout the year, with monthly average highs ranging from 16.3°C to 18.3°C and lows between 9.1°C and 10.2°C.
The city experiences comfortable temperatures during August and September.
However, the remaining months are slightly below the ideal comfort zone.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16.6°C |
| Feb | 16.4°C |
| Mar | 16.4°C |
| Apr | 16.4°C |
| May | 16.9°C |
| Jun | 16.6°C |
| Jul | 17.3°C |
| Aug | 18.2°C |
| Sep | 18.4°C |
| Oct | 17.5°C |
| Nov | 16.9°C |
| Dec | 16.4°C |
| Average | 17.0°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.1°C |
| Feb | 10.3°C |
| Mar | 9.9°C |
| Apr | 9.9°C |
| May | 10.0°C |
| Jun | 9.5°C |
| Jul | 9.2°C |
| Aug | 9.2°C |
| Sep | 9.7°C |
| Oct | 10.2°C |
| Nov | 10.2°C |
| Dec | 10.2°C |
| Average | 9.9°C |
Quito experiences a distinct dry season from June to September, characterized by significantly higher sunshine hours and lower precipitation
Sunshine hours peak in August at 4.8 hours, while precipitation is lowest in July at 4.14mm
The wettest months are March and April, with precipitation exceeding 12mm and sunshine hours dropping below 1 hour per day
The shoulder months like October, November, and December start showing a decrease in sunshine and an increase in rainfall, transitioning back to the wetter part of the year.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.7 hours/day |
| Feb | 1.2 hours/day |
| Mar | 1.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 0.9 hours/day |
| May | 1.2 hours/day |
| Jun | 2.6 hours/day |
| Jul | 4.0 hours/day |
| Aug | 4.8 hours/day |
| Sep | 4.0 hours/day |
| Oct | 2.4 hours/day |
| Nov | 1.5 hours/day |
| Dec | 1.5 hours/day |
| Average | 2.2 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0mm |
| Feb | 10.7mm |
| Mar | 12.0mm |
| Apr | 12.3mm |
| May | 10.1mm |
| Jun | 6.3mm |
| Jul | 4.1mm |
| Aug | 4.5mm |
| Sep | 6.1mm |
| Oct | 9.1mm |
| Nov | 9.5mm |
| Dec | 10.3mm |
| Average | 8.7mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4km/h |
| Feb | 9.1km/h |
| Mar | 8.5km/h |
| Apr | 7.8km/h |
| May | 7.7km/h |
| Jun | 7.7km/h |
| Jul | 8.8km/h |
| Aug | 9.5km/h |
| Sep | 9.3km/h |
| Oct | 9.2km/h |
| Nov | 9.7km/h |
| Dec | 9.0km/h |
| Average | 8.8km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 79.0% |
| Feb | 82.0% |
| Mar | 83.3% |
| Apr | 83.6% |
| May | 82.0% |
| Jun | 78.0% |
| Jul | 72.0% |
| Aug | 67.6% |
| Sep | 68.4% |
| Oct | 77.9% |
| Nov | 81.9% |
| Dec | 82.9% |
| Average | 78.2% |
Quito experiences a remarkably stable day length throughout the year, with only minimal variation.
The sunrise and sunset times fluctuate by approximately 30 minutes between the earliest and latest occurrences.
The shortest and longest days differ by a mere two minutes, highlighting the city's close proximity to the equator.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6:19 |
| Feb | 6:24 |
| Mar | 6:19 |
| Apr | 6:11 |
| May | 6:07 |
| Jun | 6:11 |
| Jul | 6:16 |
| Aug | 6:14 |
| Sep | 6:05 |
| Oct | 5:56 |
| Nov | 5:55 |
| Dec | 6:06 |
| Average | 6:12 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 18:27 |
| Feb | 18:31 |
| Mar | 18:25 |
| Apr | 18:17 |
| May | 18:14 |
| Jun | 18:18 |
| Jul | 18:23 |
| Aug | 18:21 |
| Sep | 18:12 |
| Oct | 18:03 |
| Nov | 18:03 |
| Dec | 18:14 |
| Average | 18:18 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Quito |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11:27 hours |
| Feb | 11:31 hours |
| Mar | 11:25 hours |
| Apr | 11:17 hours |
| May | 11:14 hours |
| Jun | 11:18 hours |
| Jul | 11:23 hours |
| Aug | 11:21 hours |
| Sep | 11:12 hours |
| Oct | 11:03 hours |
| Nov | 11:03 hours |
| Dec | 11:14 hours |
| Average | 11:18 hours |