When to go to The Peruvian Amazon (south)

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January - February

As at all times of the year, temperatures are very hot. You'll find high levels of humidity and plenty of showers which mostly begin in the late afternoon and can continue throughout the night. Water levels in the river are high.

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Puerto Maldonado

March - April

Expect high temperatures (they vary little throughout the year), humidity and plenty of showers, often late in the afternoon and potentially lasting all night. High water levels aid river navigation and afford opportunities for wildlife viewing.

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Tambopata

May - June

This is the start of the drier season, although at least some rain should always be expected; temperatures increase; water levels peak before beginning to recede and jungle trails become increasingly accessible.

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Puerto Maldonado

July - August

You can expect hot days, which are often dry, although some rain is always a possibility. River levels continue to drop, making some waterways inaccessible, while clay licks become increasingly active and aquatic wildlife may be easier to spot as water levels recede. Occasional cold snaps from the south can lower temperatures dramatically but briefly between June and September.

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Puerto Mladonado

September - October

Days are very hot and will often be dry, although you can never rule out precipitation in the rainforest. Some waterways are inaccessible as water levels in the river continue to drop. There is increased activity in clay licks and you may find it easier to spot aquatic wildlife in the low waters. In September you may experience occasional cold snaps from the south.

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Parrot Clay Lick

November - December

Once the rainy season starts in the Andes, the water levels in Amazonia begin to rise again; temperatures cool slightly, but humidity levels increase; rain showers tend to be more likely

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