Best time to visit South America
5 countries · 6 destinations. The best travel weather across South America is most often in March–December — each city has its own sweet spot below.
Top picks in South America this month
São Paulo10.0 · Excellent
Brazil · best: April–September
Lima10.0 · Excellent
Peru · best: all year round
Rio de Janeiro9.3 · Excellent
Brazil · best: May–September
Santiago9.3 · Excellent
Chile · best: March–May & August–December
Buenos Aires8.8 · Excellent
Argentina · best: February–May & September–December
Bogotá8.3 · Good
Colombia · best: January & September
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Browse South America by country
Brazil
2 destinations
Argentina
1 destination
Chile
1 destination
Colombia
1 destination
Peru
1 destination
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit South America?
Across 6 destinations in South America, the best travel weather is most often in March–December, based on six years of climate data. Conditions vary widely by country and city — see each guide for details.
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