Cotacachi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Cotacachi has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Cotacachi experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Cotacachi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2276 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Cotacachi, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 280 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 61 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Cotacachi Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Cotacachi, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.6 hours in August. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. March sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Cotacachi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 84%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Cotacachi has moderate temperatures year round ranging between 19°C and 20°C. Other facts from our historical weather data:It has mild temperatures all year round ranging between 19°C and 20°C.
September has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 280 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 61 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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