Climate

Summer: November - April, days are generally hot and sunny. Daytime temperatures can rise to 35ºC and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC - 18ºC. The coastal region is generally cool and dry throughout the year. The rainy season runs from November to March and average rainfall varies from less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central region and 700mm in the far northeastern region.

Winter: May - October, days are generally dry, sunny and mild to warm while evening temperatures drop sharply. Daytime temperatures generally reach 22ºC and can drop to as low as 0ºC - 8ºC at night. It can be quite cold and windy at the coast and it is advisable to bring warm clothing.