Weather and Geography of South America
From the Andes to the Amazon, discover the natural diversity that awaits you in your next expedition.
The Adventure Continent
South America is the most beautiful and exciting continent in the world. Here, your imagination comes to life: from the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu and the imposing mountains of the Andes, to the immense lake Titicaca and the biodiversity of the Amazon.
Whether for shopping, strolling or living with nature (ecotourism), in South America you will find everything. The people are cheerful and attentive, guaranteeing that you will always be well received.
Climatic Diversity
South America's climate is generally warm, but varies enormously depending on the region. The Andes Range is the only area with constant cold temperatures due to its altitude. While the Amazon receives abundant rains, regions like the Atacama Desert face severe droughts.
The Weather in the Capital (Lima)
Peru has 28 of the 32 climate types in the world. In general it is temperate, which allows tourism all year round. Lima is characterized by warm summers (25°C) and humid, gray and cloudy winters (12°C - 15°C).
Summer
Dec 22 - Mar 21
Autumn
Mar 22 - Jun 21
Winter
Jun 22 - Sep 22
Spring
Sep 23 - Dec 21
Weather by Natural Regions
The Coast
In the Tropical Coast the summer can exceed 29°C. Winter (June to September) is humid and with drizzle, around 14°C.
The Sierra
Cold and dry climate. Temperatures between 9°C and 18°C. The sun shines in the mornings, but nights can drop to 5°C.
Inter-Andean valleys: Temperate all year round.
The Jungle
Tropical, warm and humid climate. Average temperature of 25°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall feeds the Amazonian flora.