IlalóWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Ilaló
Best in the dry months for clear views over Quito and a safer hiking experience.
Dry season (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 10-20°C
Clearer skies and more stable trail conditions, ideal for panoramas of Quito and the Andean valley.
Shoulder seasons (April-May, Oct-Nov)
Apr-May, Oct-Nov · 8-18°C
Fewer crowds and good hiking windows between rains.
Weather & Climate near Ilaló
Climate
Ilaló's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 6°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1124 mm/year), wettest in April.
Air Quality:
AQI 61
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
20°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 101 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 124 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 136 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 143 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 98 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 75 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 19° | 13° | 120 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 118 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Ilaló
Accessible from Quito by road - take routes heading east from the city towards the Ilaló ridge and park at common trailheads. Local buses and taxis can deliver hikers to the trail access points.
Tips for Visiting Ilaló
- Start early to avoid afternoon showers and to enjoy cooler hiking conditions.
- Beat the crowds by visiting on weekday mornings - weekends are popular with Quito residents.
- Bring layers: temperatures change quickly with elevation and wind exposure.