South America Weather Forecast
South America weather: 89°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for South America
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 26 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,5 in, 1,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for South America
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 72° | 10% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 94° / 74° | 8% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 72° | 40% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 70° | 65% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 70° | 63% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 90° / 68° | 69% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 71° | 56% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 90° / 74° | 38% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 74° | 18% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 94° / 74° | 12% | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 74° | 18% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| 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° | 41% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 92° / 68° | 46% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 8 |
What this means for South America
Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 92°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 38°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 89°F (32°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 41% 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 10:48 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 September 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
