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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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Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

  • Carrie
    Carrie Gallagher - Travel Expert

    A former JLA tour leader, Carrie brings a wealth of on-the-ground experience to our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours department.

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    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.

  • Finn Clennett
    Finn Clennett - Travel Expert

  • Alex
    Alex Walker - Travel Expert

    A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

  • Ben
    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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