Cotopaxi Podnebie and Average Počasie
Podnebie of Cotopaxi: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebie in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesiac | Avg high | Avg low | Dážďfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| január | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| február | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marec | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| máj | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| jún | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júl | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | -6° | -12° | 59 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -6° | -12° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebie type: Polar. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cotopaxi
Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cotopaxi compares s 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 |
Najlepší čas na návštevu Cotopaxi
Go in apríl, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: január, február and marec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cotopaxi
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -5°C is in line s 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 december do február.
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots s 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 január, február and marec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Zhrnutie
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvádor. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Momentálne je -11°C (13°F) in Cotopaxi s hmla. Pocitová teplota je -15°C. Dnes sa teploty pohybujú od -11°C do -5°C. Pravdepodobnosť zrážok je 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - hraničné.
Najlepší čas na návštevu Cotopaxi is apríl, august and september. Podnebie je polar. január, február and marec tend do be the least comfortable months. november is the warmest month s average highs near -4°C, while september is the coldest s lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Jednoducho povedané. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of -5°C is in line s the -4°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 7 AM do 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
| Typ | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Krajina | Ekvádor |
| Kontinent | Južná Amerika |
| Súradnice | 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 |
| Miestny čas | 10:08 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | apríl, august and september |
| Podnebie | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvádor. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Južná Amerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi práve teraz?
It is currently -11°C (13°F) s hmla. Vlhkosť is 96% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Cotopaxi?
apríl, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. január, február and marec 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 10:08 AM.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Predpoveď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzdušia and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebie 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 október 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
