Chile Climate
The climate varies with the terrain of the five natural region in the country: - Norte Grande (far north), consisting of high coastal cliffs and mountains, - Norte Chico (near north), a region from the south of Atacama to - Zono Central (Chile Central), the region where the coastal range and the - Zono Sur (Southern Zone), which is the heavily forested south, south of Río Bío-Bío River, with a lake district crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers. Has temperate ocean climate, being cool and rainy in the winter; - Zono Austral (Chile Austral), in the far south, which has glacial landscape, coastline with islands and fjords, and ice fields in the The seasons are: spring: September 21 to December 20; summer: December 21 to March 20; autumn: March 21 to June 20; winter: June 21 to September 20. Last edited Dec 6, 08 3:37 PM. Contributors: Andrew W. |
Travel Tips for Chile Climate
Puerto Varas, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile
The city is located 20 km north of Puerto Montt, on the south western shores of Lago Llanquihue. It has a population of 28,000 inhabitants and is in a splendid natural setting formed by the lake and the two volcanoes, Osorno and Calbuco.
The climate is mild and wet, with no real dry season, and rainfall is a possibility at any time of year.
Whist visiting you can see the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, the Casino de Juegos de Puerto Varas, the Iglesia Luterana and Puerto Chico, which have buildings going back to the beginning of the 20th century.
The climate is mild and wet, with no real dry season, and rainfall is a possibility at any time of year.
Whist visiting you can see the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, the Casino de Juegos de Puerto Varas, the Iglesia Luterana and Puerto Chico, which have buildings going back to the beginning of the 20th century.
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Pucon, La Araucania & Lake Districts, Chile
Pucon is a small town, but a lovely one. Lots of rock buildings, tall
trees, cold (but nice) weather, beautiful landscape. If you go to Pucon
you should definitely go to a Cafe in the city and order a hot
chocolate and a chilenito (yummy cake). You can also go to the lake and
do some water sports or you can go skiing in the Cordillera. Is one of
the most amazing places I've ever been and you would love it too!
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Pisco Elqui, Norte Chico, Chile
nice place to see how they make pisco in Equi, fabulous landscape because of the dry climate and the river where everything is green
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Coquimbo, Norte Chico, Chile
Capital of the province of Elqui, Coquimbo lies only 12 kilometers South of La Serena and 462 kilometers to the North of the City of Santiago. This is one of the summer destinations par excellence due to its long coastline, whose beaches are suitable for bathing, nautical sports and recreational activities.
Situated 87 m.a.s.l., its climate is semiarid, typical of the steppe. It features moderate temperatures ranging between 15 and 25° C along the year, as a result of the influence of the Pacific Ocean, although in the summer, it usually reaches peaks of 34° C.
On the southern shore, Coquimbo is blessed with long beaches and bays of soft sand. La Herradura, Totoralillo, Las Tacas, Morrillos, Playa Blanca, Puerto Velero and Tongoy are the most outstanding bathing resorts, which invite visitors to sunbathe and enjoy the white sands, the temperate crystal-clear waters and the first-class service.
Situated 87 m.a.s.l., its climate is semiarid, typical of the steppe. It features moderate temperatures ranging between 15 and 25° C along the year, as a result of the influence of the Pacific Ocean, although in the summer, it usually reaches peaks of 34° C.
On the southern shore, Coquimbo is blessed with long beaches and bays of soft sand. La Herradura, Totoralillo, Las Tacas, Morrillos, Playa Blanca, Puerto Velero and Tongoy are the most outstanding bathing resorts, which invite visitors to sunbathe and enjoy the white sands, the temperate crystal-clear waters and the first-class service.
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Atacalco, Middle Chile, Chile
Atacalco isn't a city or a town. It's a very big estate, owned by german-descendants born in Chile, who raise cattle and timber. The place is a mountain valley near the border with Argentina, in middle of the Andes. It has a landing strip, a very impressive traditional "frontier" big house, and a cabin for guests. Only personal friends or the ocasional scientist are allowed to stay in the cabin.
If you happen to somehow end in Atacalco, the scenery will amaze you. The water in the river that runs down the valley is indeed pure, but very cold. In summer, the climate is pleasant and the place is really quiet. Bring warm clothes, a good tent and enough food (there is no supermarket up there).
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