South America Weather Forecast
South America weather: 76°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
South America is a continent. South America runs from the Caribbean coast to Patagonia, dominated by the Andes and the Amazon basin. It has a population of about 440 million.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in South America with clear. It feels like 79°F. Today runs from 74°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit South America is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is tropical. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 69°F.
The closest major airport is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), about 1.587 mi away. Nearby highlights include Galapagos National Park, Iguazu National Park, Torres del Paine National Park and Christ the Redeemer.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 94°F is 6.7°F above the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South America today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in South America right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:17 PM, Oct 1 local time.
See the South America forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for South America
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 74° | 8% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 74° | 40% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 70° | 65% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 70° | 63% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 69° | 69% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 70° | 56% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 74° | 38% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 74° | 18% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 74° | 12% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 74° | 18% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 75° | 25% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 75° | 30% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 75° | 24% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 94° / 74° | 22% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 99° / 69° | 20% · 1,5 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 31% | -- | — |
Climate in South America month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 69° | 11,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 82° | 69° | 11,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 83° | 69° | 9,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 84° | 69° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 86° | 70° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 88° | 69° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 92° | 70° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 91° | 71° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 87° | 71° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 85° | 70° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 83° | 70° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for South America
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Air quality and pollen in South America
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit South America
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by country in South America
12 countries mapped in this atlas
Explore South America
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Frequently asked questions
Where is South America?
South America is a continent. Its coordinates are -8.7832, -55.4915.
What is the weather like in South America right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit South America?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in South America, which has a tropical climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South America in?
South America observes America/Santarem (UTC-03:00). The local time is 5:17 PM.
How many people live in South America?
South America has a population of approximately 440 million.
What is the nearest airport to South America?
The closest airports are Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM), 1.486 mi away, El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 1.587 mi away and Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), 1.809 mi away.
What are the top things to do in South America?
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 South America?
South America 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 1, 2026 at 5:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
