Weather in Quito in May
In an average May, Quito sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 10°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 10°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2026-05-20
Lowest
13°C
1985-05-11
Low
Highest
16°C
2026-05-31
Lowest
4°C
1984-05-14
Feels-like
Highest
29°C
2026-05-20
Lowest
1°C
1984-05-14
Humidity
Highest
14.3 g/m³
2026-05-05
Lowest
7.7 g/m³
1984-05-14
Wind
Highest
19 km/h
2026-05-14
Lowest
3 km/h
2011-05-30
Gust
Highest
38 km/h
1985-05-01
Lowest
19 km/h
2018-05-16
Precip
Wettest
363 mm
2013
Driest
72 mm
2026
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