February · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cotopaxi in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotopaxi in February
Average temperature 11°C, 146 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 146 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Cotopaxi scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 146 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cotopaxi volcano rises from Andean páramo with refuge hikes and wild-horse views above Quito. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
February in Cotopaxi — middling scores, decent value
February averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 146 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in February?
- In February, Cotopaxi averages 11°C, 146 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Cotopaxi?
- February earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cotopaxi in February?
- Expect about 146 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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