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Quito in May
The weather in May
In May, Quito averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 195 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 61%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.
May scores 44/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Quito. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 12 h 06 min of daylight. Days shorten by 0 minutes over the month.
Why 44/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Quito this month
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Quito in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Quito?
May scores 44/100 for Quito, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 16°C with 27 wet days.
How warm is Quito in May?
Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Quito in May?
Quito receives about 195 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 27 days.