Best Time至Visit Cotopaxi
最佳旅游时间 Cotopaxi: 四月, 八月 and 九月. 月份-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
最佳旅游时间 Cotopaxi
Go in 四月, 八月 and 九月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: 一月, 二月 and 三月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
气候 in Cotopaxi month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| 月份 | Avg high | Avg low | 雨fall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 一月 | -4° | -11° | 102 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 二月 | -5° | -10° | 165 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 三月 | -4° | -11° | 125 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 四月 | -4° | -11° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 五月 | -5° | -10° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 六月 | -6° | -11° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 七月 | -6° | -11° | 99 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 八月 | -6° | -13° | 44 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 九月 | -5° | -13° | 58 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 十月 | -4° | -12° | 86 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 十一月 | -4° | -11° | 90 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 十二月 | -4° | -11° | 91 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
气候 type: Polar. 来源： Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Cotopaxi compares，天气为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至pack, what至skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots，天气为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 74 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid 一月, 二月 and 三月 - historically the least comfortable months here.
摘要
Cotopaxi is a mountain in 厄瓜多尔. Cotopaxi is a mountain known as a near-perfect volcanic cone. It sits at 5.897 m above sea level.
目前气温为-7°C (19°F) in Cotopaxi，天气为阴天. 体感温度为-12°C. 今天气温在-12°C至-6°C. 降水概率为31%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.8/10 - 较差 — 考虑改天.
最佳旅游时间是Cotopaxi is 四月, 八月 and 九月. 气候为polar. 一月, 二月 and 三月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 十一月 is the warmest month，天气为average highs near -4°C, while 九月 is the coldest，天气为lows near -13°C.
Nearby highlights include Chimborazo.
简单来说。 Today is about average for 八月. The forecast high of -6°C is in line，天气为the -6°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 6 PM至9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. 能见度 is down至0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 阵风至74 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
天气：Cotopaxi现在
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 9:06 AM, 八月 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ -6° / -11°
Light drizzle · 69% rain · wind 14 km/h
🌦️ -6° / -12°
Light drizzle · 73% rain · wind 13 km/h
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cotopaxi?
Cotopaxi is a mountain in 厄瓜多尔. Its coordinates are -0.6841, -78.4378. It lies in 南美洲.
What is the weather like in Cotopaxi现在?
It is currently -7°C (19°F)，天气为阴天. 湿度 is 80% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time至visit Cotopaxi?
四月, 八月 and 九月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Cotopaxi, which has a polar climate. 一月, 二月 and 三月 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 9:06 AM.
What are the top things至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. |
|---|---|
| 预报 and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| 空气质量 and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| 气候 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 八月 26, 2026 at 9:06 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
