Cotopaxi المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| مارس | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ماي | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يونيو | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Polar. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cotopaxi.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 56 km | 13°C | +21°C warmer | 2991 mm |
| Chimborazo | 97 km | -9°C | 1°C cooler | 1798 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Cotopaxi
Go in أبريل, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and مارس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -4°C is in line مع the -4°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
الرؤية is down و 1,0 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -10°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 5.897 m, air here runs roughly 38°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots مع grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and مارس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Cotopaxi is a mountain in الإكوادور. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
درجة الحرارة الآن -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi مع غائم. المحسوسة -11°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين -10°C و -4°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - سيئ — فكر في يوم آخر.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Cotopaxi is أبريل, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ polar. يناير, فبراير and مارس tend و be the least comfortable months. نوفمبر is the warmest month مع average highs near -4°C, while سبتمبر is the coldest مع lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
باختصار. Today is about average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of -4°C is in line مع the -4°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 8 AM و 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. الرؤية is down و 1,0 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -10°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| النوع | Mountain |
|---|---|
| الدولة | الإكوادور |
| القارة | أمريكا الجنوبية |
| الإحداثيات | 0°41′2.8″S 78°26′16.1″W (-0.6841, -78.4378) |
| Elevation | 5.897 m |
| Known for | a near-perfect volcanic cone |
| التوقيت المحلي | 7:48 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | أبريل, أغسطس and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in الإكوادور. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in أمريكا الجنوبية.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi الآن?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Cotopaxi?
أبريل, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. يناير, فبراير and مارس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:48 PM.
What are the top things و do in Cotopaxi?
Popular options include Chimborazo.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 22, 2026 at 7:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
