Cotacachi weather in April (Ecuador)

How does the weather in Cotacachi usually fare in April? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Cotacachi tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 131 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Cotacachi. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotacachi, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 280 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 131 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Quito, Ecuador (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in Ecuador in April

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Cotacachi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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