When to go to Chilean Lake District (north)

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December - February

During these peak summer months, you’ll enjoy bright sunny days which are perfect for outdoor adventures. Try hiking through monkey puzzle forests, white-water rafting on the Trancura river and reaching the bubbling summit of Villarrica, an active volcano.

21°C Average max daytime temperature

6°C Average min nighttime temperature

4 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Rafting Lake District

March - May

The autumn months bring cooler weather and higher chances of rain, so hiking trails may be a little muddy. However, with fewer visitors and the foliage turning orange and crimson, this is the perfect time to take in the spectacular views in utter peace.

16°C Average max daytime temperature

2°C Average min nighttime temperature

7 days per season rainfall

None humidity

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June - August

Temperatures during winter are at their lowest, with higher chances of rain and even snowfall. Conditions are ideal for adventurous snow sports in the mountains, while in June local villages celebrate the winter solstice which marks the indigenous new year.

8°C Average max daytime temperature

-1°C Average min nighttime temperature

9 days per season rainfall

None humidity

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September - November

In spring, temperatures begin to warm up while visitor numbers remain fairly low. Conditions are perfect for hiking past glistening blue lakes and scaling volcanoes – in early spring enough snow remains on Villarricca to enjoy tobogganing down its steep slopes.

15°C Average max daytime temperature

1°C Average min nighttime temperature

5 days per season rainfall

None humidity

View of Vilarrica Volcano

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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