I agree with you, one thing I love about current video games is that the atmosphere and weather are changeable.
You know that thanks to your comment, I will set a goal to find a video game that is a little old, but at the same time has that great atmosphere of climates!
I hope you find it and post about it to enjoy its landscapes.
I do think there are some gems with immersive settings that are worth the effort...
Good luck buddy!