Best Time en Visit Cotopaxi
Beste reistijd Cotopaxi: april, augustus and september. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Cotopaxi
Go in april, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and maart – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maart | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cotopaxi compares met 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 |
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met 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 januari, februari and maart – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het -7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi met bewolkt. Het voelt als -11°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -10°C en -4°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.6/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Cotopaxi is april, augustus and september. Het klimaat is polar. januari, februari and maart zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. november is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -4°C, terwijl september is de koudste maand, met minima rond -12°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Chimborazo.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of -4°C is in line met the -4°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Zichtbaarheid is down en 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.
Weer in Cotopaxi nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 8:22 AM, okt 22 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ -4° / -9°
Buien · 100% rain · wind 12 km/h
🌧️ -3° / -12°
Buien · 100% rain · wind 8 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Cotopaxi
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Cotopaxi.
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Ecuador |
| Continent | Zuid-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 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 |
| Lokale tijd | 8:22 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | april, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | 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 Zuid-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi nu?
It is currently -7°C (19°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 85% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Cotopaxi?
april, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. januari, februari and maart are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 8:22 AM.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 22, 2026 at 8:22 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
