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Amérique du Sud Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Amérique du Sud: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 28°C now🕔 9:39 AM local📅 Best: mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre👥 440 million

Climat in Amérique du Sud month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier28°21°299 mm★★★☆☆
février28°21°281 mm★★★☆☆
mars28°21°228 mm★★★☆☆
avril29°21°123 mm★★★★☆
mai30°21°28 mm★★★★★
juin31°21°12 mm★★★★★
juillet32°21°9 mm★★★★★
août33°21°7 mm★★★★★
septembre33°22°49 mm★★★★☆
octobre31°22°149 mm★★★★☆
novembre30°21°172 mm★★★☆☆
décembre29°21°235 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Tropical. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in South America

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day38°Csep 5, 2024
Coldest night18°Caoû 10, 2024
Wettest day101 mmfév 10, 2026

Climat by country in Amérique du Sud

12 countries mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter Amérique du Sud

Go in mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★☆☆
février★★★☆☆
mars★★★☆☆
avril★★★★☆
mai★★★★★
juin★★★★★
juillet★★★★★
août★★★★★
septembre★★★★☆
octobre★★★★☆
novembre★★★☆☆
décembre★★★☆☆

What this means for Amérique du Sud

Compared avec normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 33°C is 2.3°C above the 31°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Voyage and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in décembre à février.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • dim.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Amérique du Sud is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast à Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. Sa population est d’environ 440 million.

Actuellement, il fait 28°C (83°F) in Amérique du Sud avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de 31°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 21°C à 33°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 51%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 8/10 – bonnes conditions.

La meilleure période pour visiter Amérique du Sud is mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est tropical. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. août est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 33°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 21°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 2.555 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.

En termes simples. Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 33°C is 2.3°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in South America today at 8.3/10. 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

TypeContinent
Coordonnées8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915)
Population440.000.000
Area17.840.000 km²
Heure locale9:39 AM (UTC-03:00)
Meilleurs moismai, juin, juillet, août and septembre
ClimatTropical

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Amérique du Sud?

Amérique du Sud is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.

What is the weather like in Amérique du Sud maintenant?

It is currently 28°C (83°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 59% and wind is 10 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Amérique du Sud?

mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Amérique du Sud, which has a tropical climate. janvier, février and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Amérique du Sud in?

Amérique du Sud observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The heure locale is 9:39 AM.

How many people live in Amérique du Sud?

Amérique du Sud has a population of approximately 440 million.

What is the nearest airport à Amérique du Sud?

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 à do in Amérique du Sud?

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 Amérique du Sud?

Amérique du Sud covers 12 places in this atlas, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Ecuador.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 octobre 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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