WeatherClimate: Chile has a range of climatic conditions. The north of the country lies within the Atacama coastal desert, one of the driest areas of the world, but surprisingly this area experiences plently of mist and cloud which keeps the temperature from becoming to extreme. The Andes run along Chile's eastern border, in the north the climate is typical of mountain areas with thin air, light rainfall and permanent snow and ice on the highest peaks, whilst in the southern Andes, rain and snowfall is heavier and can occur at much lower altitudes. Central lowland areas of Chile have warm, dry summers (Nov-Mar) and mild, wet winters, sometimes affected by frost and snow, although rarely in coastal areas. The southern part of Chile has a changeable cool, wet climate. Summers are cool and cloudy and winters, particularly in the deep south, can be very cold
Clothing: Light clothes for northern and central areas with warmer wear for central winters. Much warmer clothing is needed for trips to the south, especially during winter and up into the Andes. Rainwear at any time when visiting the south or going to central areas during winter months (May-Sep)
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