Cotopaxi Klima and Average Vrijeme
Klima of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mjesec | Avg high | Avg low | Kišafall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| siječanj | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| veljača | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ožujak | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| travanj | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| svi | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lipanj | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpanj | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kolovoz | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rujan | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| listopad | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| studeni | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| prosinac | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Izvor: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares uz 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 |
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet Cotopaxi
Go in travanj, kolovoz and rujan. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: siječanj, veljača and ožujak - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for listopad. The forecast high of -5°C is in line uz the -4°C typical for this month.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vidljivost is down do 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Udari do 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -9°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 prosinac do veljača.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots uz 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.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid siječanj, veljača and ožujak - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sažetak
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Trenutačno je -8°C (17°F) in Cotopaxi uz oblačno. Osjećaj je -12°C. Danas su temperature od -9°C do -5°C. Vjerojatnost oborina je 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - loše — razmislite o drugom danu.
Najbolje vrijeme za posjet Cotopaxi is travanj, kolovoz and rujan. Klima je polar. siječanj, veljača and ožujak tend do be the least comfortable months. studeni is the warmest month uz average highs near -4°C, while rujan is the coldest uz lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Jednostavno rečeno. Today is about average for listopad. The forecast high of -5°C is in line uz the -4°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 7 AM do 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vidljivost is down do 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Udari do 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -9°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
| Vrsta | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Država | Ekvador |
| Kontinent | Južna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 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 |
| Lokalno vrijeme | 12:38 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | travanj, kolovoz and rujan |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Južna Amerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi sada?
It is currently -8°C (17°F) uz oblačno. Vlažnost is 90% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Cotopaxi?
travanj, kolovoz and rujan offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. siječanj, veljača and ožujak 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 12:38 AM.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoza and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvaliteta zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 listopad 25, 2026 at 12:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
