July · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cotopaxi in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotopaxi in July
Average temperature 8°C, 142 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 142 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Cotopaxi scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and roughly 12 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.
July in Cotopaxi — workable with trade-offs
July averages 8°C (47°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 142 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.7/10 here, 8th 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 moderate.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in July?
- In July, Cotopaxi averages 8°C, 142 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Cotopaxi?
- July earns a 5.7/10 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 July?
- Expect about 142 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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