Cotopaxi Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Polar. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Cotopaxi
Go in Απρίλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -4°C is in line με the -4°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Ορατότητα is down έως 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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots με 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 Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ισημερινός. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι -11°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από -10°C έως -4°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - Κακές — εξετάστε άλλη ημέρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Cotopaxi is Απρίλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι polar. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Νοέμβριος is the warmest month με average highs near -4°C, while Σεπτέμβριος is the coldest με lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of -4°C is in line με the -4°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 8 AM έως 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Ορατότητα is down έως 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
| Τύπος | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Χώρα | Ισημερινός |
| Ήπειρος | Νότια Αμερική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 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 |
| Τοπική ώρα | 4:29 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | Απρίλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ισημερινός. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Νότια Αμερική.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi τώρα?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Cotopaxi?
Απρίλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Μάρτιος 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 4:29 PM.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
