Historical monthly weather
Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.
Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in May, Sep for similar weather.
Sunny share of daylightJul · 31%
WarmestApr · 54°F
WettestJan
Best windowJun–Sep
Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source
2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data
A turquoise crater lake and a village-to-village trek through the Andes.
Best time to visit
Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.
The route
The classic way in is the Quilotoa crater-lake loop. Nearest airport is UIO.
Route details →Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Quilotoa Loop?
The best time to visit Quilotoa Loop is June–September, in Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Where is Quilotoa Loop?
Quilotoa Loop is in Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The nearest major airport is UIO.
What is Quilotoa Loop known for?
A turquoise crater lake and a village-to-village trek through the Andes.
