🌎 Regional Weather Guide
South America Weather2026 Guide
From Amazon rainforest to Patagonian glaciers — explore 30 years of climate data for 25+ destinations.
25+
Destinations
30
Years of Data
South American Climate Zones
Remember: Seasons are reversed from the Northern Hemisphere!
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Tropical North
Hot and humid year-round. Distinct wet and dry seasons.
Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador coast
December-April (dry season)
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Amazon Basin
Hot, humid, rainy. Less rain June-October in some areas.
Peru, Brazil Amazon
June-October (less rain)
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Andes Highlands
Cool temperatures year-round. Dry season May-September.
Cusco, La Paz, Quito
May-September (dry season)
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Southern Cone
Temperate with four seasons. Reversed from Northern Hemisphere.
Buenos Aires, Santiago, Montevideo
September-November (spring)
Featured Destinations
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Carnival city on the beach
Best: May-October (dry season)
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tango and culture
Best: March-May, September-November
Cusco
Peru
Gateway to Machu Picchu
Best: April-October (dry season)
Cartagena
Colombia
Colonial Caribbean charm
Best: December-April
Santiago
Chile
Mountains and wine
Best: October-April
Medellín
Colombia
City of eternal spring
Best: December-March