Quito in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 23 rainy days with an average precipitation of 290 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the wettest month of the year in Quito;
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
290 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
23 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quito has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Quito in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quito for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +64°F.
Is Quito warm or cold in April?
Quito is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Quito:
Climate in Quito in April
Quito weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+63°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+41°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
Rainfall
273 mm
290 mm
229 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
79%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1022 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
26
23
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 273 mm to 290 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Quito in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Quito is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Quito based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 307 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Quito, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Quito wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 290 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 94% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Quito?
This is the weather in Quito in April 2023:
1 April
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+63°F
2 April
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+63°F
3 April
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+65°F
4 April
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+64°F
5 April
🌧️
+65°F
6 April
🌧️
+61°F
7 April
🌧️
+63°F
8 April
☁️
+65°F
9 April
☁️
+65°F
10 April
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+66°F
11 April
🌧️
+68°F
12 April
☁️
+66°F
13 April
🌧️
+65°F
14 April
🌧️
+66°F
15 April
🌫️
+66°F
16 April
🌫️
+63°F
17 April
🌧️
+64°F
18 April
🌧️
+65°F
19 April
🌧️
+66°F
20 April
🌫️
+65°F
21 April
🌧️
+63°F
22 April
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+62°F
23 April
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+57°F
24 April
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+67°F
25 April
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+66°F
26 April
🌧️
+65°F
27 April
☁️
+64°F
28 April
🌧️
+66°F
29 April
🌧️
+62°F
30 April
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+65°F
In April 2023 Quito had 0 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Quito climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Quito in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+60°F) and the highest in 2015 (+68°F). The driest year was 2013 with only 1896 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 3381 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Quito in April:
Is April a good time to visit Quito?
It’s always a good time to visit Quito, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quito in April?
April has mild temperatures in Quito. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Quito rainy in April?
Quito is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quito in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quito in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Quito, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.