Chimborazo Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Chimborazo: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Chimborazo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -5° | -12° | 169 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -5° | -12° | 285 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -5° | -12° | 216 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abril | -5° | -12° | 184 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | -5° | -12° | 140 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | -6° | -12° | 116 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | -7° | -13° | 78 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -6° | -14° | 55 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -5° | -14° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -5° | -13° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -4° | -12° | 142 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -4° | -12° | 143 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Chimborazo
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Chimborazo compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Chimborazo.
Mejor época para visitar Chimborazo
Go in julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: febrero, marzo and abril – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Chimborazo
Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of -8°C is 2.2°C below the -6°C typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 90 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 6.263 m, air here runs roughly 41°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints mientras gusts stay above 90 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid febrero, marzo and abril – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Chimborazo is a mountain in Ecuador. Chimborazo is a mountain known as the point farthest from Earth's centre. It sits at 6.263 m above sea level.
Ahora mismo hay -11°C (12°F) in Chimborazo con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de -17°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -12°C a -8°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 99%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 2/10 – malo — considera otro día.
La mejor época para visitar Chimborazo is julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es polar. febrero, marzo and abril suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. diciembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -4°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -14°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Cotopaxi.
En términos sencillos. Today is slightly cooler than average for agosto. The forecast high of -8°C is 2.2°C below the -6°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 5 PM a 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ráfagas a 90 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Chimborazo
| Tipo | Mountain |
|---|---|
| País | Ecuador |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 1°28′9.1″S 78°49′3″W (-1.4692, -78.8175) |
| Elevation | 6.263 m |
| Known for | the point farthest from Earth's centre |
| Hora local | 8:07 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Polar |
Tiempo map for Chimborazo
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chimborazo?
Chimborazo is a mountain in Ecuador. Its coordinates are -1.4692, -78.8175. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Chimborazo ahora mismo?
It is currently -11°C (12°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 99% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Chimborazo?
julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Chimborazo, which has a polar climate. febrero, marzo and abril are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chimborazo in?
Chimborazo observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 8:07 PM.
What are the top things a do in Chimborazo?
Popular options include Cotopaxi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 8:07 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
