Best Time og Visit Cotopaxi
Bedste rejsetid Cotopaxi: april, august and september. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Cotopaxi
Go in april, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and marts - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marts | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cotopaxi compares med 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 |
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med 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 januar, februar and marts - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ecuador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Lige nu er det -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi med overskyet. Det føles som -11°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -10°C og -4°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - dårlige — overvej en anden dag.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Cotopaxi is april, august and september. Klimaet er polar. januar, februar and marts tend og be the least comfortable months. november is the warmest month med average highs near -4°C, while september is the coldest med lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is in line med the -4°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sigtbarhed is down og 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.
Vejret i Cotopaxi lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 12:44 AM, okt 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ -4° / -9°
Byger · 100% rain · wind 12 km/h
🌧️ -3° / -12°
Byger · 100% rain · wind 8 km/h
Ting at lave in Cotopaxi
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Cotopaxi.
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Ecuador |
| Kontinent | Sydamerika |
| Koordinater | 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 |
| Lokal tid | 12:44 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | april, august and september |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Sydamerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi lige nu?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Cotopaxi?
april, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. januar, februar and marts 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 12:44 AM.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 12:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
