Cotopaxi Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in May.

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Latacunga Cotopaxi National Park

Planning a journey to Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cotopaxi Province in May

Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador is a region in Ecuador. May in Cotopaxi Province generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Latacunga.

To explore the conditions in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 144 mm (5.7 in) in Latacunga.

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Best Places to Visit in Cotopaxi Province in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cotopaxi Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador?

Temperature range in Cotopaxi Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Cotopaxi Province (May)

Latacunga

In May Latacunga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Latacunga →

Cotopaxi National Park

In May Cotopaxi National Park generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cotopaxi National Park →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cotopaxi Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Latacunga 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Cotopaxi National Park 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)

Cotopaxi Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in May?

In May, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Latacunga sees daytime temperatures near 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador in May?

Latacunga averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador get a lot of rain in May?

Latacunga typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 144 mm (5.7 in) on average across Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador due to the typically unpleasant weather in Latacunga.

On average, the best time to visit Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Latacunga. The weather in February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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