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 | 75–88°F | 9h | Minimal (4mm) | Peak | Sun-drenched, breezy and dry: peak Caribbean weather in the walled old city. |
| February | 76–88°F | 8h | Minimal (1mm) | Peak | Bone-dry, sunny and breezy: flawless beach and old-town weather. |
| March | 77–88°F | 8h | Minimal (2mm) | Peak | Hot, dry and lively with clear skies over beaches and colonial plazas. |
| April | 78–89°F | 7h | Low (25mm) | Shoulder | Still mostly dry and hot as the first brief showers hint at the coming rains. |
| May | 79–89°F | 7h | High (115mm) | Shoulder | Wet season opens with hot mornings and heavy, refreshing afternoon downpours. |
| June | 79–90°F | 7h | Moderate (100mm) | Shoulder | Hot and humid with short, intense rains and green, uncrowded surroundings. |
| July | 78–90°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Shoulder | Breezy midsummer with a brief drier spell between tropical downpours. |
| August | 79–90°F | 7h | High (125mm) | Shoulder | Hot, green and humid with lively streets and frequent afternoon storms. |
| September | 78–90°F | 6h | High (135mm) | Off-Peak | Deep wet season: humid, cloudy and quiet with heavy tropical downpours. |
| October | 78–89°F | 5h | Very High (230mm) | Off-Peak | Rainiest month: warm, grey and stormy, but green, cheap and crowd-free. |
| November | 78–88°F | 6h | High (140mm) | Shoulder | Rains ease as Independence festivities fill the streets with music and parades. |
| December | 77–89°F | 8h | Low (35mm) | Peak | Dry season and festive lights return with warm, breezy, sun-filled days. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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