Mountain in Ekuador

Cotopaxi Iklim and Average Cuaca

Iklim of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ -8°C now🕔 8:46 AM local📅 Best: April, Agustus and September⛰ 5.897 m

Iklim in Cotopaxi month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMeiJunJulAguSepOktNovDesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
BulanAvg highAvg lowHujanfallRating
Januari-4°-11°102 mm★★☆☆☆
Februari-5°-10°165 mm★☆☆☆☆
Maret-4°-11°125 mm★☆☆☆☆
April-4°-11°82 mm★★☆☆☆
Mei-5°-10°82 mm★★☆☆☆
Juni-6°-11°92 mm★★☆☆☆
Juli-6°-11°99 mm★★☆☆☆
Agustus-6°-12°59 mm★★☆☆☆
September-6°-12°42 mm★★☆☆☆
Oktober-4°-12°86 mm★★☆☆☆
November-4°-11°90 mm★★☆☆☆
Desember-4°-11°91 mm★★☆☆☆

Iklim type: Polar. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Cotopaxi

Tinggiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day1°CJan 28, 2024
Coldest night-17°CSep 25, 2024
Wettest day32 mmJul 2, 2025

How Cotopaxi compares dengan nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Cotopaxi.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Quito56 km13°C+21°C warmer2991 mm
Chimborazo97 km-9°C1°C cooler1798 mm

Waktu terbaik untuk berkunjung Cotopaxi

Go in April, Agustus and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: Januari, Februari and Maret - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januari★★☆☆☆
Februari★☆☆☆☆
Maret★☆☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
Mei★★☆☆☆
Juni★★☆☆☆
Juli★★☆☆☆
Agustus★★☆☆☆
September★★☆☆☆
Oktober★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
Desember★★☆☆☆

What this means for Cotopaxi

Compared dengan normal

Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line dengan the -4°C typical for this month.

Hujan chance explained

A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Perjalanan and driving

Jarak pandang is down hingga 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Hembusan hingga 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.

Worth knowing

At 5.897 m, air here runs roughly 38°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Desember hingga Februari.

What hingga pack, what hingga skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots dengan grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 Januari, Februari and Maret - historically the least comfortable months here.

Ringkasan

Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekuador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.

Saat ini suhu -8°C (17°F) in Cotopaxi dengan berawan. Terasa seperti -12°C. Hari ini suhu berkisar -9°C hingga -5°C. Peluang hujan adalah 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - buruk — pertimbangkan hari lain.

Waktu terbaik mengunjungi Cotopaxi is April, Agustus and September. Iklimnya polar. Januari, Februari and Maret tend hingga be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month dengan average highs near -4°C, while September is the coldest dengan lows near -12°C.

Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.

Singkatnya. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of -5°C is in line dengan the -4°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 7 AM hingga 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Jarak pandang is down hingga 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Hembusan hingga 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

JenisMountain
NegaraEkuador
BenuaAmerika Selatan
Koordinat0°41′2.8″S 78°26′16.1″W (-0.6841, -78.4378)
Elevation5.897 m
Known fora near-perfect volcanic cone
Waktu lokal8:46 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsApril, Agustus and September
IklimPolar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cotopaxi?

Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekuador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Amerika Selatan.

What is the weather like in Cotopaxi sekarang?

It is currently -8°C (17°F) dengan berawan. Kelembapan is 90% and wind is 6 km/h.

When is the best time hingga visit Cotopaxi?

April, Agustus and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. Januari, Februari and Maret 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 8:46 AM.

What are the top things hingga do in Cotopaxi?

Popular options include Chimborazo.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prakiraan and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kualitas udara and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Iklim averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 Oktober 24, 2026 at 8:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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