Climates Of Tamriel - Weather - Lighting - Audio
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 62 Overhauls mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Climates of Tamriel is the most endorsed and downloaded weather and lighting overhaul for TES: Skyrim.
It replaces all of the vanilla game weather and lighting, and replaces it with its own unique, beautiful style. It adds hundreds of weather variations ranging from sunny, cloudy, overcast, stormy, snowy blizzards and foggy, and the sunrises and sunsets are second to none.
It also adds effects such as real sheet and fork lightning creating truly violent thunderstorms, and volumetric fog. It adds new thunder sounds as well as interior rain sounds which are adjustable via the in-game menu.
Climates of Tamriel also provides optional modules for darker nights, more atmospheric interiors, as well as darker dungeons.
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Complete overhaul of the skyrim weather and lighting system
Tons of beautiful and atmospheric weather variations
Sunny, Cloudy, Overcast, Snow, Blizzards, Foggy, Rainy and Stormy
All cloud textures replaced
Jaw dropping sunsets and sunrises that are second to none
Remastered night lighting
Auroras effect night lighting
New multiple lens flare system
New thunder sounds
Interior weather sounds
X3 Night plugins which allow you to get your night darkness just right
x2 Interior plugins which make taverns and interior buildings more atmospheric (warm or cold)
x2 Dungeon plugins which makes those dark places even more darker, atmospheric and creepy.
Performance, stable and FPS friendly.
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Climates of Tamriel is not compatible with other mods that implement similar features.
Other rain/snow/fog mods might be compatible with or without patches to be put after COT.
(Check with those mod authors if its compatible its not up to COT to be compatible with them,
well unless I make a patch for some reason)
Why does this eat up my fps?
It shouldn't unless you have a really old rig at this point.
Is this safe to uninstall?
Yeah, just go in a house first and "fw 81a" save and then uninstall
before installing another weather/lighting mod
Climates Of Tamriel is the top weather and lighting overhaul for Skyrim, with over 284,000 endorsements and 11.3 million downloads. It enhances weather, lighting, and audio to create a more immersive atmosphere. Last updated in 2015, it remains a classic choice for players seeking a comprehensive environmental overhaul.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 284k endorsements and 11.3M downloads — this is the gold standard for Skyrim weather mods
- Combines weather, lighting, and audio in one package, so you get a full atmospheric overhaul without juggling multiple mods
- Still relevant despite its age — many players consider it essential for a immersive Skyrim experience
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods that rely on updated weather systems
- Requires careful load order and compatibility patches if you use other mods that alter weather or lighting
- Audio overhaul might not be to everyone's taste — some players find the sound changes too subtle or prefer separate audio mods
For Skyrim players who want a comprehensive, one-stop overhaul of weather, lighting, and audio to boost immersion. Perfect for those who value a classic, well-tested mod with a huge community backing. Skip if you're using a modern modlist that already includes weather and lighting overhauls, or if you prefer modular setups.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage load order easily.
- Check for compatibility patches if you use other mods that affect weather, lighting, or audio — they are often available on the mod page.
- If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, look for the SE version of this mod, as the original may not be directly compatible.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- JJC71
- Version
- v5.0
- Downloads
- 11,300,016
- Endorsements
- 284,053
- Category
- Overhauls
- Created
- 5/28/2012
- Updated
- 11/7/2015
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