November · Ecuador
Best time to visit Cotopaxi in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cotopaxi in November
Average temperature 11°C, 155 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
6.5/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 155 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Cotopaxi scores 6.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 11°C, 155 mm of rain, and roughly 16 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.
November in Cotopaxi: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
November averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 155 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 2nd 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 mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cotopaxi in November?
- In November, Cotopaxi averages 11°C, 155 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Cotopaxi?
- November earns a 6.5/10 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 November?
- Expect about 155 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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