Climate (South America)

We recommend you check weather conditions before you depart. The climate is extremely diverse. Freak weather conditions could result in delays, changes or in rare cases, cancellations to sections of your itinerary.  

Visit our Suggested packing list article for further details on what to pack. 

South America is a continent bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. South America has a wide variety of climates, ranging from the hot and humid Amazon rainforest to the cold and dry Patagonian steppe. The climate is influenced by a number of factors, including the altitude, latitude, and proximity to the ocean.

Please see the average temperature and rainfall in South America below:

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