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Cotacachi

Cotacachi is a small town in Imbabura, Ecuador, 2,385 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,526 (2022). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population10,526
Local time12:26
0.30° N, 78.27° WElevation 2,385 mUTC−5 · Ecuador Time
Postal code100301
The year in Cotacachiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low19° / 10°
Rain this month106mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cotacachi at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in September

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

160 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

20 mm of rain

Weather in Cotacachi

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°13°15.9 mm
Fri23 Oct19°12°9.3 mm
Sat24 Oct20°9°7 mm
Sun25 Oct19°11°11.9 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°19.7 mm
Tue27 Oct20°11°2 mm
Wed28 Oct19°12°3.4 mm
Thu29 Oct19°13°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct16°13°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°15.1 mm

When to go to Cotacachi

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score595754555760697771575558
High18°19°19°19°19°19°19°20°20°19°19°18°
Low11°11°11°11°11°10°10°10°10°10°11°11°
Rain (mm)9810614616010149232056106142114
Wet days1920232321141189181919

What's on in Cotacachi

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Cotacachi

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Cabaña ArrayanMountain huts
0.5 km
Parque CóndorZoos
2.5 km
Community of SiSa PachaViewpoints
2.6 km
Waterfall ViewpointViewpoints
2.7 km
Comuna PerafanMountain huts
3.7 km
Casa de Acogida y Recreación InclusivaCamp sites
5.8 km

Nature around Cotacachi

Nature in Ecuador

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Ecuador seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Cotacachi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cotacachi

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 52 km
6.9Yacuanquer 2 km ↗2013 · 134 km
6.8Esmeraldas 31 km ↘1958 · 141 km
6.5Baeza 26 km ↑1955 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Cotacachi

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Cotacachi from above

Postal code

100301

Getting to Cotacachi

Mariscal Sucre International AirportUIO
48 km
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International AirportTUA
84 km
San Luis AirportIPI
91 km
Estación Andrade MarínRailway station
6.5 km
OtavaloRailway station
8.4 km
PatacochaRailway station
14 km

Places near Cotacachi

Places with a climate like Cotacachi

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cotacachi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cotacachi.
What is the hottest month in Cotacachi?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Cotacachi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cotacachi?
April is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cotacachi?
The postal code of Cotacachi is 100301.