Best Time do Visit Cotopaxi
Najboljši čas za obisk Cotopaxi: april, avgust and september. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Najboljši čas za obisk Cotopaxi
Go in april, avgust and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and marec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Podnebje in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marec | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| april | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junij | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julij | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | -6° | -13° | 44 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | -5° | -13° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Polar. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cotopaxi compares z nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cotopaxi.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | 56 km | 12°C | +21°C warmer | 3009 mm |
| Chimborazo | 97 km | -9°C | 1°C cooler | 1801 mm |
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots z grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 4 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 while gusts stay above 77 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and marec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
Trenutno je -11°C (12°F) in Cotopaxi z oblačno. Občutek je -16°C. Danes so temperature od -11°C do -5°C. Verjetnost padavin je 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.5/10 - slabo — razmislite o drugem dnevu.
Najboljši čas za obisk Cotopaxi is april, avgust and september. Podnebje je polar. januar, februar and marec tend do be the least comfortable months. november is the warmest month z average highs near -4°C, while september is the coldest z lows near -13°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
Preprosto povedano. Today is about average for avgust. The forecast high of -5°C is in line z the -6°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. Vidljivost is down do 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. nedki do 77 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -11°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Vreme v Cotopaxi zdaj
Open-Meteo Updated 2:02 PM, avg 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ -5° / -11°
Light drizzle · 50% rain · wind 16 km/h
🌦️ -6° / -10°
Light drizzle · 35% rain · wind 13 km/h
Kaj početi in Cotopaxi
Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Cotopaxi.
Quick facts about Cotopaxi
| Vrsta | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Država | Ekvador |
| Celina | Južna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 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 |
| Lokalni čas | 2:02 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | april, avgust and september |
| Podnebje | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ekvador. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in Južna Amerika.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi zdaj?
It is currently -11°C (12°F) z oblačno. Vlažnost is 99% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Cotopaxi?
april, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. januar, februar 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 2:02 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 avgust 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
