South America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (270mm) | Shoulder | Rising rivers and steamy downpours flood the forest into a canoeing wonderland. |
| February | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (285mm) | Off-Peak | Deep wet season: torrential rains, swollen rivers and lush, dripping jungle. |
| March | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (320mm) | Off-Peak | Peak floodwaters turn the rainforest into a mirror-still maze of channels. |
| April | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (315mm) | Shoulder | Rivers crest at their highest, opening flooded forest few boats can normally reach. |
| May | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (255mm) | Shoulder | Waters begin to recede as green season eases into brighter, drier spells. |
| June | 71–89°F | 6h | High (160mm) | Peak | Low-water season begins: sunnier skies, river beaches and easier jungle hikes. |
| July | 70–90°F | 6h | High (120mm) | Peak | Drier, warmer days with prime wildlife spotting and firm jungle trails to trek. |
| August | 70–91°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | One of the driest, sunniest months, ideal for hiking and easy river travel. |
| September | 71–92°F | 7h | High (130mm) | Peak | Peak low water concentrates wildlife along shrinking rivers under hot, bright skies. |
| October | 72–92°F | 7h | High (160mm) | Peak | Hot, mostly dry days with excellent wildlife before the rains slowly return. |
| November | 72–91°F | 6h | High (205mm) | Shoulder | Rains rebuild and rivers start to rise, greening the forest and stirring wildlife. |
| December | 72–90°F | 5h | Very High (250mm) | Shoulder | Wet season steams back in, flooding channels and filling the forest with sound. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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