Cotopaxi Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| März | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -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 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Cotopaxi
Go in April, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and März – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is in line mit the -4°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sichtweite is down und 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 Dezember und Februar.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit 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 März – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Aktuell sind es -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi mit bedeckt. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -11°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -10°C und -4°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 100%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 2.6/10 – schlecht — anderen tag wählen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Cotopaxi is April, August and September. Das Klima ist polar. Januar, Februar and März sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. November ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um -4°C, während September ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -12°C.
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Chimborazo.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is in line mit the -4°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 8 AM und 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sichtweite is down und 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
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Ecuador |
| Kontinent | Südamerika |
| Koordinaten | 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 |
| Ortszeit | 12:42 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste Monate | 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 Südamerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi jetzt?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) mit bedeckt. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Cotopaxi?
April, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. Januar, Februar and März are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The Ortszeit is 12:42 AM.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 12:42 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
