Zuid-Amerika Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Zuid-Amerika: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Zuid-Amerika month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 28° | 21° | 299 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 28° | 21° | 281 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 28° | 21° | 228 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 29° | 21° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 30° | 21° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 31° | 21° | 12 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 32° | 21° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 33° | 21° | 7 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 33° | 22° | 49 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 22° | 149 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 30° | 21° | 172 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 29° | 21° | 235 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Tropical. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South America
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Klimaat by country in Zuid-Amerika
12 countries mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd Zuid-Amerika
Go in mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Zuid-Amerika
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 33°C is 2°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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 4°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, 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 januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Zuid-Amerika is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast en Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. Er wonen ongeveer 440 million.
Op dit moment is het 22°C (72°F) in Zuid-Amerika met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 25°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 21°C en 33°C. De kans op neerslag is 65%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Zuid-Amerika is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is tropical. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 33°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 21°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 2.555 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 33°C is 2°C above the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South America today at 8.4/10. 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
| Type | Continent |
|---|---|
| Coördinaten | 8°46′59.5″S 55°29′29.4″W (-8.7832, -55.4915) |
| Bevolking | 440.000.000 |
| Area | 17.840.000 km² |
| Lokale tijd | 2:28 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Zuid-Amerika?
Zuid-Amerika is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.
What is the weather like in Zuid-Amerika nu?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 96% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Zuid-Amerika?
mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Zuid-Amerika, which has a tropical climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Zuid-Amerika in?
Zuid-Amerika observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The lokale tijd is 2:28 AM.
How many people live in Zuid-Amerika?
Zuid-Amerika has a population of approximately 440 million.
What is the nearest airport en Zuid-Amerika?
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 en do in Zuid-Amerika?
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 Zuid-Amerika?
Zuid-Amerika 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 2:28 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
