Cotopaxi Clima and Average Tempo
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.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| março | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junho | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julho | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| setembro | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| outubro | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembro | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dezembro | -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 com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Cotopaxi
Go in abril, agosto and setembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and março – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of -5°C is in line com the -4°C typical for this month.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidade is down a 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rajadas a 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 dezembro a fevereiro.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots com 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 enquanto gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and março – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Equador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de -8°C (17°F) in Cotopaxi com encoberto. A sensação térmica é de -12°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de -9°C a -5°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 93%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 2.5/10 – fraco — considere outro dia.
A melhor época para visitar Cotopaxi is abril, agosto and setembro. O clima é polar. janeiro, fevereiro and março costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. novembro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de -4°C, enquanto setembro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -12°C.
Entre os destaques próximos estão Chimborazo.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of -5°C is in line com 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. Visibilidade is down a 0,2 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rajadas a 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
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| País | Equador |
| Continente | América do Sul |
| Coordenadas | 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 |
| Hora local | 8:52 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Melhores meses | abril, agosto and setembro |
| Clima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Equador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in América do Sul.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi agora?
It is currently -8°C (17°F) com encoberto. Humidade is 90% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cotopaxi?
abril, agosto and setembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. janeiro, fevereiro and março are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cotopaxi in?
Cotopaxi observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 8:52 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 outubro 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
