Cotopaxi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cotopaxi, Ecuador. Like most weather services, we show Cotopaxi at one spot: Latacunga, its largest city. At 4:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 15°C (59°F). Real rain for 8 hours (18.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 100%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 8 hours (18.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Feb–Apr
About Latacunga weather
Is it raining in Latacunga right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 15° right now. Real rain for 8 hours (18.4 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Latacunga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–20° and lows of 7–11°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Latacunga lately?
In the past 7 days, Latacunga had 7 rainy days and 118.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Latacunga?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cotopaxi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cotopaxi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cotopaxi is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Feb–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (60°F) in June to 17°C (63°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Cotopaxi?
April is the wettest month, with about 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 52 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Cotopaxi?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (60°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Cotopaxi have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Latacunga), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cotopaxi
Weather can differ a lot within Cotopaxi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.