May · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cotopaxi in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
5.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 233 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Sunny days
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Cotopaxi scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 233 mm of rain, and roughly 11 sunny days 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in May?
- In May, Cotopaxi averages 10°C, 233 mm of rain, and about 11 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cotopaxi?
- May earns a 5.4/10 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 May?
- Expect about 233 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 11 sunny days.
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