Cotopaxi Klima and Average Počasí
Klima of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Měsíc | Avg high | Avg low | Déšťfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leden | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| únor | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| březen | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| duben | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kvě | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červen | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| červenec | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpen | -6° | -13° | 44 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| září | -5° | -13° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| říjen | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| listopad | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| prosinec | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares s nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cotopaxi.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 56 km | 12°C | +21°C warmer | 3009 mm |
| Chimborazo | 97 km | -9°C | 1°C cooler | 1801 mm |
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Cotopaxi
Go in duben, srpen and září. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: leden, únor and březen - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for srpen. The forecast high of -6°C is in line s the -6°C typical for this month.
A 59% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Viditelnost is down do 3,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Nárazy do 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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 prosinec do únor.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots s grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 67 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid leden, únor and březen - historically the least comfortable months here.
Shrnutí
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvádor. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Právě teď je -10°C (14°F) in Cotopaxi s zataženo. Pocitová teplota je -15°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od -12°C do -6°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.2/10 - mezní.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Cotopaxi is duben, srpen and září. Podnebí je polar. leden, únor and březen tend do be the least comfortable months. listopad is the warmest month s average highs near -4°C, while září is the coldest s lows near -13°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Jednoduše řečeno. Today is about average for srpen. The forecast high of -6°C is in line s the -6°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 6 PM do 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Viditelnost is down do 3,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Nárazy do 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Země | Ekvádor |
| Kontinent | Jižní Amerika |
| Souřadnice | 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 |
| Místní čas | 5:44 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | duben, srpen and září |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvádor. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Jižní Amerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi právě teď?
It is currently -10°C (14°F) s zataženo. Vlhkost is 97% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Cotopaxi?
duben, srpen and září offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. leden, únor and březen 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 5:44 PM.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Předpověď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzduší and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 srpen 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
