Cotopaxi Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| martie | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aprilie | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iunie | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iulie | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembrie | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octombrie | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| noiembrie | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| decembrie | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Polar. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares cu 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 |
Cea mai bună perioadă Cotopaxi
Go in aprilie, august and septembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and martie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for octombrie. The forecast high of -5°C is in line cu 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 decembrie și februarie.
What și pack, what și skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots cu 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 ianuarie, februarie and martie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
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.
Acum sunt -11°C (13°F) in Cotopaxi cu ceață. Temperatura resimțită este -15°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între -11°C și -5°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Cotopaxi is aprilie, august and septembrie. Clima este polar. ianuarie, februarie and martie tend și be the least comfortable months. noiembrie is the warmest month cu average highs near -4°C, while septembrie is the coldest cu lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Pe scurt. Today is about average for octombrie. The forecast high of -5°C is in line cu the -4°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 7 AM și 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
| Tip | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Țară | Ecuador |
| Continent | America de Sud |
| Coordonate | 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 locală | 7:59 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | aprilie, august and septembrie |
| Climă | 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 America de Sud.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi acum?
It is currently -11°C (13°F) cu ceață. Umiditate is 96% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Cotopaxi?
aprilie, august and septembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. ianuarie, februarie and martie 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 7:59 PM.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
