Cotacachi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Cotacachi experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in September to a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in December.

Nighttime temperatures range from 10°C (50°F) in September to 9°C (48°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Cotacachi has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2276 mm (90 in) 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 (11 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 61 mm (2.4 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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