Cotopaxi אקלים and Average מזג אוויר
אקלים of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
אקלים in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| חודש | Avg high | Avg low | גשםfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ינואר | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| פברואר | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| מרץ | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| אפריל | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| מאי | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| יוני | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| יולי | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוגוסט | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ספטמבר | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוקטובר | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| נובמבר | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| דצמבר | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
אקלים type: Polar. מקור: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
גבוהest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares עם 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 |
הזמן הטוב ביותר לביקור Cotopaxi
Go in אפריל, אוגוסט and ספטמבר. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ינואר, פברואר and מרץ - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for אוקטובר. The forecast high of -4°C is in line עם the -4°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
ראות is down ל- 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 דצמבר ל- פברואר.
What ל- pack, what ל- skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots עם 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 ינואר, פברואר and מרץ - historically the least comfortable months here.
סיכום
Cotopaxi is a mountain in אקוודור. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
כרגע הטמפרטורה היא -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi עם מעונן. מרגיש כמו -11°C. היום הטמפרטורות נעות בין -10°C ל- -4°C. הסיכוי למשקעים הוא 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - גרוע — שקלו יום אחר.
הזמן הטוב ביותר לבקר בCotopaxi is אפריל, אוגוסט and ספטמבר. האקלים הוא polar. ינואר, פברואר and מרץ tend ל- be the least comfortable months. נובמבר is the warmest month עם average highs near -4°C, while ספטמבר is the coldest עם lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
במילים פשוטות. Today is about average for אוקטובר. The forecast high of -4°C is in line עם the -4°C typical for this month. The best window ל- be outside is roughly 8 AM ל- 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. ראות is down ל- 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
| סוג | Mountain |
|---|---|
| מדינה | אקוודור |
| יבשת | דרום אמריקה |
| קואורדינטות | 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 |
| שעה מקומית | 8:24 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | אפריל, אוגוסט and ספטמבר |
| אקלים | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in אקוודור. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in דרום אמריקה.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi עכשיו?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) עם מעונן. לחות is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time ל- visit Cotopaxi?
אפריל, אוגוסט and ספטמבר offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. ינואר, פברואר and מרץ 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 8:24 PM.
What are the top things ל- 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. |
|---|---|
| תחזית and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| איכות האוויר and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| אקלים 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 אוקטובר 22, 2026 at 8:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
