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Cotopaxi National Park Weather in December

Cotopaxi National Park in December sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 192 mm (7.6 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Cotopaxi National Park in December

As part of the rainy season, Cotopaxi National Park sees around 15 days of rain in December, with an average of 192 mm (7.6 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Cotopaxi National Park in December

In December, expect moderate temperatures in Cotopaxi National Park, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. At 6°C (43°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cotopaxi National Park. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Cotopaxi National Park Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 192 mm (7.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Best Places in Ecuador in December

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cotopaxi National Park in December

Pack for changing conditions in Cotopaxi National Park in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!

What To Do in Cotopaxi National Park in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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