It is impossible to generalise when it comes to the climate of Latin America as a whole, so in the guide below we’ve split the region into distinct climate zones to help you to quickly and easily check that the month in which you’re planning to travel is a good time to visit your chosen destination.

One tick indicates a good time to travel, while two ticks designate the very optimum months. We have placed a cross against the months when the area will not be at its best (purely from a climate perspective) – this usually coincides with the rainy season or cooler temperatures and does not necessarily mean you should avoid a visit altogether. We’ve included links to more detailed climate information to help you decide.

You can also scan the columns vertically to find the ideal destinations to visit in the month of your honeymoon if you are looking for ideas.

As usual with our climate advice, this information is intended as a general guide only – weather conditions may vary from seasonal norms and many areas have a number of microclimates.

Antarctica

Note that cruises do not operate between April and mid-September. See Antarctica climate graphs

Amazon - Brazil

Amazon - Peru and Ecuador

Argentina, Chile and Uruguay - not including Patagonia (see Southern Cone)

See Argentina climate graph, Chile climate graph and Uruguay climate graph

Brazil – Bahia and the north-east

See Brazil climate graph

Brazil – south (including Rio and Florianópolis)

See Brazil climate graph

Central America and Caribbean (Mexican Yucatán, Cuba, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombian Caribbean coast, Venezuelan coast)

Central Andes (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador)

Note that climate varies according to elevation, with colder temperatures at high altitude (but usually warm sunshine during the day). See Peru climate graph, Bolivia climate graph and Ecuador climate graph

Easter Island

Galápagos Islands

See Galápagos climate graph

Guianas

See climate information for Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana

Northern Andes (central and southern Colombia and Venezuela)

See Colombia climate graph and Venezuela climate graph

Mexico – northern and central (for Yucatán, see ‘Caribbean’)

See Mexico climate graph

Southern Cone (Patagonia)

Weather not on your side?

If the season in which you’re planning to honeymoon simply doesn’t suit the area you want to visit, it’s worth noting that some couples choose to delay their honeymoon in order to see their chosen destination at its best. And still others may decide to swap the destination they originally had in mind for one offering similar attractions but better weather conditions at the time of year – our expert consultants will be happy to advise.