Quito: Best Time to Visit, Jun–Sep | Trailwind

City guideQuitoEcuadorBest time to visit Quito: Jun–Sep. Andean capital with the Americas' finest colonial center. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Jun–Sep

Country: 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Region: Pichincha

Population: 2.8M metro

Currency: USD

Language: Spanish

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Nearest airport: Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)

The lay of the landQuito sits at 2,850 metres in a narrow Andean valley, its UNESCO old town a dense weave of gilded churches and colonial plazas. Volcanoes ring the city, the equator line is just outside, and the Galapagos and Amazon are a short flight away. Take the altitude slowly at first.When to goThe sweet spot is Jun–Sep. Plan around it and you will catch Quito close to its best.Getting thereFly into Mariscal Sucre International (UIO). From there Quito is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Acclimatize to the altitude before big walks.

Ride the TeleferiQo cable car up Pichincha for the view.

Stand on the equator at the Mitad del Mundo just outside town.

What to see

Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Atahualpa Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Quito, Ecuador. It is currently used primarily for football matches and has a capacity of 35,258.

Basilica of the National Vow, The Basilica of the National Vow is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It reaches up to 83m in height.

Basilica of La Merced, The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, is a Catholic temple located in the Historic Center of the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. It is the first church and headquarters of the Mercedarian Order in the country, and for this reason it bears the title of Basilica.

Plaza de la Independencia, Independence Square is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, the date remembered as the first cry of independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from the Spanish monarchy.

Cathedral of Quito, The Quito Metropolitan Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Quito, Ecuador. Located on the southwestern side of the Plaza de la Independencia, it served as a seat of the Diocese of Quito from 1545 until 1848 when it was elevated to Archdiocese. In 1995, it was elevated to the Cathedral of Ecuador, making it the seniormost Catholic church in the country.

Church of San Francisco

El Panecillo, El Panecillo is a 200-metre-high hill of volcanic-origin, with loess soil, located between southern and central Quito. Its peak is at an elevation of 3,016 metres (9,895 ft) above sea level. The original name used by the aboriginal inhabitants of Quito was Yavirac. According to Juan de Velasco, a Jesuit historian, there was a temple on top of Yavirac where the Indians worshiped the sun until it was destroyed by the Spanish conquistadores. The street that leads up to El Panecillo is named after Melchor Aymerich.

Where to eat

Nuema, No. 61 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Quito, Ecuador.

Pairs well with

Church of San Francisco, 4 mi away

Cathedral of Quito, 4 mi away

Plaza de la Independencia, 4 mi away

Basilica of La Merced, 4 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Quito?The best time to visit Quito is Jun–Sep, in Ecuador.Where is Quito?Quito is in Ecuador. The nearest major airport is Mariscal Sucre International (UIO).What is Quito known for?Andean capital with the Americas' finest colonial center.Keep exploring

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