When to go to The Peruvian Amazon (north)
January - Februrary
Humidity and temperatures are high, and vary little, throughout the year – typically between 22 and 30 degrees; expect showers at any time; this is high water season, as the rivers fill from rainfall in the Andes
31°C Average max daytime temperature
21°C Average min nighttime temperature
20 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
March - April
Hot and humid days ; expect some rain; high water levels allow access to otherwise inaccessible tributaries and streams and offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing
31°C Average max daytime temperature
22°C Average min nighttime temperature
22 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
May - June
Water levels peak in May and begin to gradually recede in June; temperatures climb slightly; at least some rain should always be expected, although these months mark the start of the drier, low water season
30°C Average max daytime temperature
21°C Average min nighttime temperature
20 days per season rainfall
High humidity
July - August
Hot days, likely to be drier, although some rain is always a possibility; river levels continue to drop, making some waterways inaccessible; wildlife is likely to be harder to spot from jungle trails, but the structure of the forest is fascinating
30°C Average max daytime temperature
21°C Average min nighttime temperature
17 days per season rainfall
High humidity
September - October
Days remain hot days and mostly dry, although rainfall may slowly increase in the run up to the wet season. River levels are low, and some waterways will be inaccessible; however you’ll be able to explore deep into the jungle on foot, with good access to hiking trails.
31°C Average max daytime temperature
21°C Average min nighttime temperature
17 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
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
32°C Average max daytime temperature
22°C Average min nighttime temperature
20 days per season rainfall
Very High humidity
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