I'm North European, and used to the cold (though not extreme cold), but I'd go for hot. Too often, wet goes with cold, and the amount of extra gear needed for the cold, not to mention the discomfort of setting up camp in the cold and wet, then trying to keep everything dry. I wouldn't mind crystal clear cold, mind you - minus temps with frost, but snow, rain, wind, sleet and cold. That makes my heart sink.