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December - January

The shorter of the two rainy seasons, it is hot and very humid.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

18 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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February - March

A short dry season begins but the temperature remains hot and humid and there is always a chance of a short downpour.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

22°C Average min nighttime temperature

14 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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April - July

The second, longer rainy season starts from late April. Temperatures still high and it can be oppressively humid.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

20 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Matapica Swamp

August - November

The long dry season starts from mid-August. September and October are the warmest but also the driest months meaning that it’s the best time to visit.

32°C Average max daytime temperature

23°C Average min nighttime temperature

11 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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    Steve Yates - Travel Expert

    Steve has travelled extensively over the years, experiencing destinations in many different ways. From backpacking through basic hostels, hitchhiking and taking overnight buses, to enjoying stays in some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and lodges, he has developed a deep appreciation for every style of travel

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    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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