Mountain in Ecuador

Chimborazo Travel Guide

Chimborazo travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 16°F now🕔 7:10 PM local📅 Best: July, August and September⛰ 20.548 ft

Active alerts for Chimborazo

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 11°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 10°F (-13°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 11°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 12°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 13°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 10°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Chimborazo is a mountain in Ecuador. Chimborazo is a mountain known as the point farthest from Earth's centre. It sits at 20.548 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 16°F (-9°C) in Chimborazo with overcast. It feels like 10°F. Today runs from 11°F to 22°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.3/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Chimborazo is July, August and September. The climate is polar. February, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 25°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 8°F.

Nearby highlights include Cotopaxi.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 22°F is in line with the 24°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near 11°F 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.

Map of Chimborazo

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 1°28′9.1″S 78°49′3″W (-1.4692, -78.8175)

Weather in Chimborazo right now

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16°F
Overcast · feels like 10°F
Humidity92%
Wind2 mph W
Gusts21 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover95%
Pressure483 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 4 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise5:54 AM
Sunset6:03 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:10 PM, Oct 26 local time.

⚠️Mon, Oct 26: freezing overnight, 11°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Oct 27: freezing overnight, 10°F (-13°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 28: freezing overnight, 11°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 12°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 13°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 31: freezing overnight, 10°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

🌨️ 21° / 10°

Light snow showers · 100% rain · wind 4 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌨️ 21° / 8°

Light snow showers · 100% rain · wind 4 mph

Quick facts about Chimborazo

TypeMountain
CountryEcuador
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates1°28′9.1″S 78°49′3″W (-1.4692, -78.8175)
Elevation20.548 ft
Known forthe point farthest from Earth's centre
Local time7:10 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJuly, August and September
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Chimborazo

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Chimborazo.

Best time to visit Chimborazo

Go in July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and April - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and April - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 South America.

What is the weather like in Chimborazo right now?

It is currently 16°F (-9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Chimborazo?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Chimborazo, which has a polar climate. February, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Chimborazo in?

Chimborazo observes America/Guayaquil (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:10 PM.

What are the top things to do in Chimborazo?

Popular options include Cotopaxi.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 26, 2026 at 7:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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