Cotopaxi Weather Forecast
Cotopaxi weather: 17°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cotopaxi is a mountain in Ecuador. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 19.347 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 17°F (-9°C) in Cotopaxi with overcast. It feels like 8°F. Today runs from 15°F to 22°F. Chance of precipitation is 67%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.1/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Cotopaxi is April, August and September. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. November is the warmest month with average highs near 25°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 22°F is in line with the 21°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 42 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 15°F 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.
Active alerts for Cotopaxi
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Weather in Cotopaxi right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:16 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cotopaxi
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 22° / 15° | 67% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 22° / 16° | 47% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 20° / 13° | 33% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 22° / 10° | 37% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 23° / 8° | 31% | 10 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 19° / 15° | 65% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 21° / 10° | 55% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 21° / 8° | 38% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 11° | 37% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 10° | 29% | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 22° / 8° | 25% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 20° / 12° | 35% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 19° / 15° | 49% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 19° / 16° | 33% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 21° / 11° | 19% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 24° / 9° | 78% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
Climate in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 12° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 13° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 24° | 13° | 4,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 24° | 12° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 23° | 14° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 22° | 12° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 21° | 13° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 10° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 22° | 9° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 24° | 10° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 25° | 13° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 24° | 12° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Cotopaxi
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Air quality and pollen in Cotopaxi
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cotopaxi
Go in April, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 South America.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi right now?
It is currently 17°F (-9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cotopaxi?
April, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. January, February and March 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 10:16 PM.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
