Cotopaxi Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aprile | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mag | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| giugno | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| luglio | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| settembre | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ottobre | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dicembre | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares con 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare Cotopaxi
Go in aprile, agosto and settembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: gennaio, febbraio and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line con 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 dicembre a febbraio.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con 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 gennaio, febbraio and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
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.
Attualmente ci sono -11°C (13°F) in Cotopaxi con nebbia. La temperatura percepita è di -15°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da -11°C a -5°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 98%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 4.9/10 – marginale.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Cotopaxi is aprile, agosto and settembre. Il clima è polar. gennaio, febbraio and marzo tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. novembre è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a -4°C, mentre settembre è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -12°C.
Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Chimborazo.
In parole semplici. Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line con the -4°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Paese | Ecuador |
| Continente | Sud America |
| Coordinate | 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 |
| Ora locale | 11:42 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mesi migliori | aprile, agosto and settembre |
| Clima | 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 Sud America.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi ora?
It is currently -11°C (13°F) con nebbia. Umidità is 96% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cotopaxi?
aprile, agosto and settembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. gennaio, febbraio and marzo are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The ora locale is 11:42 AM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 ottobre 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
