Cotopaxi Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tou | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| elokuu | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| syyskuu | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lokakuu | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marraskuu | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| joulukuu | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Polar. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares ja 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 |
Paras aika vierailla Cotopaxi
Go in huhtikuu, elokuu and syyskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is slightly warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of -3°C is 1.8°C above the -4°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Näkyvyys is down ja 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -12°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 joulukuu ja helmikuu.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots ja 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 tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
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.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on -5°C (24°F) in Cotopaxi ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin -8°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee -12°C ja -3°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - huono — harkitse toista päivää.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Cotopaxi is huhtikuu, elokuu and syyskuu. Ilmasto on polar. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. marraskuu is the warmest month ja average highs near -4°C, while syyskuu is the coldest ja lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is slightly warmer than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of -3°C is 1.8°C above the -4°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 7 AM ja 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Näkyvyys is down ja 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -12°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
| Tyyppi | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Maa | Ecuador |
| Maanosa | Etelä-Amerikka |
| Koordinaatit | 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 |
| Paikallinen aika | 4:42 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | huhtikuu, elokuu and syyskuu |
| Ilmasto | 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 Etelä-Amerikka.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi nyt?
It is currently -5°C (24°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 67% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Cotopaxi?
huhtikuu, elokuu and syyskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu 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 4:42 AM.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
