Quito in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +64°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 27 rainy days with an average precipitation of 229 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
229 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
27 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Quito has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Quito in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Quito for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +46°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +63°F.
Is Quito warm or cold in May?
Quito is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +64°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 May is compared to other months in Quito:
Climate in Quito in May
Quito weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+64°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+41°F
+41°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+73°F
Rainfall
290 mm
229 mm
138 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
80%
78%
71%
Air pressure
1022 HPa
1023 HPa
1023 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
23
27
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +64°F during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 290 mm to 229 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Quito in May 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 decreasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Quito based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 218 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Quito?
This is the weather in Quito in May 2023:
1 May
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+66°F
2 May
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+68°F
3 May
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+69°F
4 May
🌧️
+71°F
5 May
☁️
+70°F
6 May
☁️
+65°F
7 May
🌧️
+70°F
8 May
☁️
+73°F
9 May
🌧️
+65°F
10 May
☁️
+67°F
11 May
☁️
+68°F
12 May
☁️
+67°F
13 May
🌧️
+68°F
14 May
🌧️
+65°F
15 May
🌧️
+67°F
16 May
🌧️
+65°F
17 May
☁️
+69°F
18 May
🌧️
+69°F
19 May
☁️
+66°F
20 May
🌧️
+63°F
21 May
🌧️
+63°F
22 May
🌧️
+69°F
23 May
🌧️
+62°F
24 May
☁️
+66°F
25 May
🌧️
+64°F
26 May
☁️
+66°F
27 May
☁️
+65°F
28 May
🌧️
+66°F
29 May
🌫️
+65°F
30 May
☁️
+64°F
31 May
🌧️
+62°F
In May 2023 Quito had 0 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +63°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Quito climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Quito in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Quito?
It’s always a good time to visit Quito, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Quito in May?
May 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 May?
Quito is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Quito in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Quito in May, 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.