August September October November December Avg. The plateaus have a cooler climate than the other regions. May. It is characterized by hot summers and cool winters that occasionally have frost. August September October November December Avg. The Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest deserts, is located in this region.
Nights are often very cold and near below-freezing.
August September October November December Avg. The warmest months are November to February with January at times uncomfortably hot. The coolest months are July and August. August September October November December Avg. Their winters have below freezing temperatures with views obscured by fog.