Cotacachi weather in August (Ecuador)

What should you pack for a trip to Cotacachi in August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During August, Cotacachi experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Cotacachi in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 257 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cotacachi, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 257 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Ecuador in August

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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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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