Climate
The climate of the Amazon River is warm, rainy, and humid. The lengths of day and night are almost equal here! The nights here are beautiful, and with a complete view of the beautiful sky. There are usually hot days and cool nights here in the amazon. The average daily temperature is in the 80s F in September and the in 70s F in April, but the humidity is consistently high year round. During the winter months of the Southern Hemisphere, a powerful south polar air mass often drifts toward the Amazon region, causing a drop in temperature. Because the Amazon river is located next to rain forest that means it recieve lots of rain fall. The Atlantic Ocean can cause tons of rain.The amounts of precipitation can go up to up to 140 inches (3,500 mm). Although the largest Amazon area are in Brazil, countries such as Peru also contain some of the rainforest. Peru's rainforest is home to over 1,300 species of birds and thousands of other animal and plant species. A number of national parks fall within the Peruvian rainforest making it an ultimate tour area.
When should you Visit?
Well, it depends on what you want to do! Do you want to trek in the forests around the amazon or cruise on the river?
If you want to explore the area around the Amazon River, you should come during the Dry Season in Peru.
If you want to explore the Amazon river on a boat, then you should visit during the River Season!
The months November through April are the best times to visit since the heavy rainfall causes the rivers to swell, making them very interesting to explore. You will need to tour guide with a boat if you want to take to a stroll in the Amazon waters. You can easily get lost and be exposed to dangerous animals if you don't know where you're going. Contact your local tour planning organization to learn more about booking tours on the Amazon!
If you are concerned about contracting a mosquito related illness....you should visit from June to September!
Mosquito population is smaller from June - September, which makes those months great for trekking in Peru's Amazon. Mosquitoes in the Amazon can carry many diseases. Even in these months, you will still have to wear insect repellent and protect yourself against mosquito bites.
If you are interested in animals, well, that's tricky.
The best time to see animals in Peru's Amazon depends on the preference of what animals you want to see. Animals that live and hunt near the rivers, such as the giant anacondas are easier to spot in the wet season, because that's when you're more likely
to boat through the jungle. During the dry season, land animals often appear near the rivers, making them easier to find and spot. In the wet season though, fauna typically spreads out throughout the forest, so you will have to hike longer and work harder to spot certain species.
The climate of the Amazon River is warm, rainy, and humid. The lengths of day and night are almost equal here! The nights here are beautiful, and with a complete view of the beautiful sky. There are usually hot days and cool nights here in the amazon. The average daily temperature is in the 80s F in September and the in 70s F in April, but the humidity is consistently high year round. During the winter months of the Southern Hemisphere, a powerful south polar air mass often drifts toward the Amazon region, causing a drop in temperature. Because the Amazon river is located next to rain forest that means it recieve lots of rain fall. The Atlantic Ocean can cause tons of rain.The amounts of precipitation can go up to up to 140 inches (3,500 mm). Although the largest Amazon area are in Brazil, countries such as Peru also contain some of the rainforest. Peru's rainforest is home to over 1,300 species of birds and thousands of other animal and plant species. A number of national parks fall within the Peruvian rainforest making it an ultimate tour area.
When should you Visit?
Well, it depends on what you want to do! Do you want to trek in the forests around the amazon or cruise on the river?
If you want to explore the area around the Amazon River, you should come during the Dry Season in Peru.
- The Amazon contains the same climate as most tropical rain forests. Temperatures stay constant throughout the year, staying about within the low 80s F. Humidity is high all year long, having around 80 percent humidity even in the dry season. In the rainy season, humidity is often 100 percent. The dry season lasts from June - October, this is the best time to visit if you want spend long days exploring because rain is less frequent. During raining season the rain is heavy and the soil is muddy making it difficult to navigate through.
If you want to explore the Amazon river on a boat, then you should visit during the River Season!
The months November through April are the best times to visit since the heavy rainfall causes the rivers to swell, making them very interesting to explore. You will need to tour guide with a boat if you want to take to a stroll in the Amazon waters. You can easily get lost and be exposed to dangerous animals if you don't know where you're going. Contact your local tour planning organization to learn more about booking tours on the Amazon!
If you are concerned about contracting a mosquito related illness....you should visit from June to September!
Mosquito population is smaller from June - September, which makes those months great for trekking in Peru's Amazon. Mosquitoes in the Amazon can carry many diseases. Even in these months, you will still have to wear insect repellent and protect yourself against mosquito bites.
If you are interested in animals, well, that's tricky.
The best time to see animals in Peru's Amazon depends on the preference of what animals you want to see. Animals that live and hunt near the rivers, such as the giant anacondas are easier to spot in the wet season, because that's when you're more likely
to boat through the jungle. During the dry season, land animals often appear near the rivers, making them easier to find and spot. In the wet season though, fauna typically spreads out throughout the forest, so you will have to hike longer and work harder to spot certain species.