Suður-Ameríka Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Suður-Ameríka: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Suður-Ameríka month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 28° | 21° | 299 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 28° | 21° | 281 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 28° | 21° | 228 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 29° | 21° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 30° | 21° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júní | 31° | 21° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 32° | 21° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 33° | 21° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 33° | 22° | 49 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 31° | 22° | 149 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 30° | 21° | 172 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 29° | 21° | 235 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Tropical. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South America
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Loftslag by country in Suður-Ameríka
12 countries mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Suður-Ameríka
Go in maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Suður-Ameríka
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 32°C is 1.6°C above the 31°C typical for this month.
A 65% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Suður-Ameríka is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast til Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. Íbúafjöldinn er um 440 million.
Núna er hitinn 28°C (82°F) in Suður-Ameríka með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 30°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 22°C til 32°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Suður-Ameríka is maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er tropical. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. ágúst is the warmest month með average highs near 33°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near 21°C.
The closest major airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 2.555 km away. Nearby highlights include Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 32°C is 1.6°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South America today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about South America
| Tegund | Heimsálfa |
|---|---|
| Hnit | 8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915) |
| Mannfjöldi | 440.000.000 |
| Area | 17.840.000 km² |
| Staðartími | 8:16 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Suður-Ameríka?
Suður-Ameríka is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.
What is the weather like in Suður-Ameríka núna?
It is currently 28°C (82°F) með skýjað. Raki is 58% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Suður-Ameríka?
maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Suður-Ameríka, which has a tropical climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Suður-Ameríka in?
Suður-Ameríka observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The local time is 8:16 PM.
How many people live in Suður-Ameríka?
Suður-Ameríka has a population of approximately 440 million.
What is the nearest airport til Suður-Ameríka?
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 til do in Suður-Ameríka?
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 Suður-Ameríka?
Suður-Ameríka 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
