Cotopaxi National Park weather in October (Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador)

Is Cotopaxi National Park a good destination in October, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Cotopaxi National Park usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Cotopaxi National Park in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 155 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cotopaxi National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Cotopaxi National Park, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 155 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Ecuador in October

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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