Südamerika Klima and Average Wetter
Klima of Südamerika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Südamerika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 28° | 21° | 299 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | 28° | 21° | 281 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | 28° | 21° | 228 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 29° | 21° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 30° | 21° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juni | 31° | 21° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juli | 32° | 21° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| August | 34° | 21° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| September | 33° | 22° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 31° | 22° | 149 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 30° | 21° | 172 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 29° | 21° | 235 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South America
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klima by country in Südamerika
12 countries mapped in this atlas
Beste Reisezeit Südamerika
Go in Mai, Juni, Juli and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Januar, Februar and Dezember – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Südamerika
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 35°C is in line mit the 34°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Südamerika is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast und Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 440 million.
Aktuell sind es 26°C (79°F) in Südamerika mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 25°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 20°C und 35°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.6/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Südamerika is Mai, Juni, Juli and August. Das Klima ist tropical. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. August ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 34°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 21°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 2.555 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 35°C is in line mit the 34°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 7 AM und 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South America today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South America
| Typ | Kontinent |
|---|---|
| Koordinaten | 8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915) |
| Bevölkerung | 440.000.000 |
| Area | 17.840.000 km² |
| Ortszeit | 1:02 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Beste Mo.ate | Mai, Juni, Juli and August |
| Klima | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Südamerika?
Südamerika is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.
What is the weather like in Südamerika jetzt?
It is currently 26°C (79°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 47% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Südamerika?
Mai, Juni, Juli and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Südamerika, which has a tropical climate. Januar, Februar and Dezember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Südamerika in?
Südamerika observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The Ortszeit is 1:02 AM.
How many people live in Südamerika?
Südamerika has a population of approximately 440 million.
What is the nearest airport und Südamerika?
The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 2.391 km away, El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 2.555 km away and Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), 2.912 km away.
What are the top things und do in Südamerika?
Popular options include Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu and Salar de Uyuni.
What places are in Südamerika?
Südamerika covers 12 places in this atlas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 26, 2026 at 1:02 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
