Cotopaxi Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| avril | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juin | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Cotopaxi
Go in avril, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and mars – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line avec the -4°C typical for this month.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Overnight lows near -11°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 décembre à février.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec 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 janvier, février and mars – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Équateur. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Actuellement, il fait -11°C (13°F) in Cotopaxi avec brouillard. La température ressentie est de -15°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -11°C à -5°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 98%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 4.9/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Cotopaxi is avril, août and septembre. Le climat est polar. janvier, février and mars sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. novembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de -4°C, tandis que septembre est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -12°C.
Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Chimborazo.
En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line avec the -4°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near -11°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
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Pays | Équateur |
| Continent | Amérique du Sud |
| Coordonnées | 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 |
| Heure locale | 6:45 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | avril, août and septembre |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Équateur. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Amérique du Sud.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi maintenant?
It is currently -11°C (13°F) avec brouillard. Humidité is 96% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Cotopaxi?
avril, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. janvier, février and mars are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The heure locale is 6:45 PM.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
