BY Rami Rasamny | November 13 2025

Weather on Chimborazo

View of Chimborazo rising above the clouds as seen from Cotopaxi, captured during a Life Happens Outdoors expedition in the Ecuadorian Andes.

What’s the Weather Like on Ecuador’s Highest Volcanoes?

In this short excerpt from Talking Outdoors, Life Happens Outdoors founder Rami Rasamny explains what climbers can expect on the Chimborazo and Cotopaxi Expedition. Learn about Chimborazo weather, what conditions are like on Mount Chimborazo, and how altitude, season, and timing shape every step of the journey.

Discover how our itinerary is designed to give you the best possible window for a safe and successful climb.

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About The Author

Rami Rasamny is the founder of Life Happens Outdoors, a premium adventure travel company that uses the outdoors as a catalyst for human transformation. His work brings people into the mountains not only for challenge, but for clarity, confidence, and connection. He believes that when people answer the call to adventure truthfully, they come back different.

About Life Happens Outdoors

At Life Happens Outdoors, we believe in the power of nature to transform lives. As proud members of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), our team of certified guides and outdoor professionals is committed to the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and excellence.

Discover more about our story and mission on our Meet LHO page, or explore our curated adventures such as the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, the Climb of Kilimanjaro, and Chasing the Northern Lights.

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