Nevado El Fraile
Mountain High Andean peak in Chile's Atacama Region
Nevado El Fraile is a high Andean peak in Chile’s Atacama Region; climbers and mountaineers visit for high-altitude routes and glacier-snow terrain.
How to Get to Nevado El Fraile #
Access requires travel on regional roads in the Atacama Region and typically a staged approach from the nearest Andean base towns. Use experienced local guides and Four‑wheel drive vehicles for approach routes.
Tips for Visiting Nevado El Fraile #
- High‑altitude conditions prevail - acclimatize before attempting any serious climbs and hire local mountain guides.
- Weather changes rapidly; early starts are common for mountain expeditions to avoid afternoon storms.
Best Time to Visit Nevado El Fraile #
High Andean peaks are best attempted in stable weather windows; consult local authorities and experienced guides for specific seasonal advice.
Weather & Climate near Nevado El Fraile #
Nevado El Fraile's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -14°C to 5°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -7°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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June
June is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.
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