Cotopaxi Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| may | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junio | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -6° | -13° | 44 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -5° | -13° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Cotopaxi
Go in abril, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of -7°C is in line con the -6°C typical for this month.
A 71% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidad is down a 0,5 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 diciembre a febrero.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 5 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 mientras gusts stay above 80 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay -10°C (14°F) in Cotopaxi con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de -14°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -10°C a -7°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 71%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 3.1/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar Cotopaxi is abril, agosto and septiembre. El clima es polar. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. noviembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -4°C, mientras septiembre es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -13°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Chimborazo.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of -7°C is in line con the -6°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 0,5 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| País | Ecuador |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 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 |
| Hora local | 11:02 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | abril, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | 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 América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi ahora mismo?
It is currently -10°C (14°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 97% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cotopaxi?
abril, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. enero, febrero and marzo are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 11:02 PM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
