Quito weather in May
May in Quito: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Quito · #448 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Quito climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Rainfall | 269 mm / 10.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 31 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Quito in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Quito?
- May in Quito: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Quito on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Quito in May?
- In May, Quito averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 269.3 mm of rain over roughly 30.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Quito in May?
- Quito has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in May.