Quito in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Quito in may 2025
The weather in Quito in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
31%
24%
8%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
23%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Heavy rain
41% of time
36%
21%
2%
Weather at 3am
50°F
38%
20%
17%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Quito in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Quito in may.
The climate of Quito in may is bad
In may in Quito, the climate is wet (with 16.3in of precipitation over 23 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 18.7in of rainfall over 25 days.
The climate is fairly fresh around this city the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Quito is 58°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Quito in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 42% of time.
On average, in Quito, the days of may last 12:06. The sun rises at 06:07 and sunset is at 18:13.
May: another location in Ecuador?
If you want to go to Ecuador in may, there are destinations with better weather than Quito:
In may, Galapagos Islands has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Esmeraldas, Machala, Manta, Huaquillas, Jipijapa and Pinas have good weather.
Finally, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Loja, Oriente (Amazonia), Macas and Puyo have a tolerable climate, but better than Quito.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Quito in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 8km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 16.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (75%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.8in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:07 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Quito in may 2024:
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 68°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 65°F
49°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in Ecuador in may
Cities near Quito:
| Machachi in may | very bad weather |
| Cayambe in may | bad weather |
| Otavalo in may | bad weather |
| Ibarra in may | bad weather |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados in may | very bad weather |
| Latacunga in may | bad weather |
| Tena in may | tolerable weather |
| Oriente (Amazonia) in may | tolerable weather |
| Baños in may | tolerable weather |
| Tulcán in may | tolerable weather |
| Quevedo in may | tolerable weather |
| Puyo in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Quito
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bad
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Weather data for Quito in may:
Weather data for Quito for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Quito. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Quito can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Quito.