Everything you need to Know
The Peruvian rainforest is one of the areas with the greatest biodiversity and endemism on the planet, as well as the Peruvian biographical region with the smallest human population.
Explore the Tropical Climate of the Peruvian Rainforest
The Peruvian jungle has 782 880 55 km2 of Peruvian Territory are biographically Amazonia 13.05% of the total of the continent, the second largest Amazonian national territory, which has an extraordinary variety of Flora and Fauna.
The Peruvian Jungle is a wonderful place to explore, to know a reserve that has biologic natural resources of the Earth, generator of oxygen for the planet.
In the Peruvian Jungle you can find 64 native and aboriginal tribes and sub tribes.
There are 14, 712 species of animals.
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Characteristics of the climate in the jungle
The Peruvian rainforest is characterized by a tropical climate, high temperatures, mostly flat physiography, rainfall and abundant vegetation and biodiversity, an important area of endemic species, which makes it a genetic reserve of worldwide importance for the development of humanity.
Seasons in the jungle
The Peruvian jungle goes through 2 main seasons:
Summer (December to March): the weather is warmer, with mostly rainy days, perfect for outdoor activities.
Winter (June to August), there is usually no rain, the weather is cooler.
Rainy season (November to March)
La Selva Peruana registra las mayores precipitaciones se concreta el 80% de las lluvias de la region, las lluvias son de noviembre a abril.
Dry Season (April to October)
The dry season in the Amazon Rainforest sees less rainfall allowing the waters to recede in the rainforest.
Climate in the jungle by departments
The Peruvian jungle is formed by the departments of:
Loreto, presents five types of climate, being the dominant rainy, warm and humid climate, temperatures from 29°C to 22°C.
Amazonas: characterized by constant rainfall throughout the year, it has a tropical rainy macroclimate, with average low temperatures of 24°C and a relative humidity of over 80%.
San Martin, very rainy climate, warm and very humid, abundant rainfall almost all year round, its temperature varies from 14.5° to 25°C.
Ucayali, its climate is arid and temperate on the coast, very rainy and warm temperatures from 31°C to 21°C.
Madre de Dios, its climate is tropical, warm, humid with abundant rainfall, its annual average temperature is 38°C in August and in September, the minimum temperature drops to 8°C.
Climate in the High Jungle
The Selva Alta also called Rupa Rupa, Ceja de Selva, yungas or high altitude rainforests, between 400 to 1000 meters above sea level, is an ecoregion of very rainy montane cloud forest that extends in the eastern foothills of the Andes.
Selva Alta or Ceja de Selva: it is known as Selva Alta, Ceja de Selva, Montaña or MOnte, to the dense, rainy and cloudy mountain forests in the eastern Peruvian Andes, it begins between 500 and 600 meters above sea level, which is where the plain ends, the jungle reaches a very variable magnitude reaching more than 3000 meters above sea level.
Selva Alta or Yungas: It constitutes an ecoregion that goes from 1000 to 4000 masl, proposed on the basis of the Peruvian ecologist Antonio Brack Egg who called it the Province of the Yungas.
Climate in the lower jungle
The Selva Baja or Omagua region or Amazon Rainforest is the name given to the Amazon plain in Peru, it is a region of tropical rainforest, located below 800 meters above sea level, extending on average between 80 and 400 meters above sea level, it is formed by an extensive alluvial plain and biogeographically.
The word Omagua means region of freshwater fish, due to the rich fluvial fauna found in its mighty rivers.
In this region the rivers along their course describe numerous curves forming meanders, as well as muyunas or whirlpools.
Impact of Climate on the Fauna and Flora of the Jungle
Climate change affects the Amazon through increased temperature, altered precipitation patterns.
Climate change may become the main threat to the Amazon Rainforest, contributing to a significant decrease in tree diversity in the region by 2050.
Tips for Traveling According to the Climate in the Peruvian Jungle
To travel to the Peruvian jungle, it is advisable to take appropriate clothing for the varied climate of the jungle, here are some tips:
Wear light and breathable clothes for warm days, it is advisable to wear long sleeve shirts, so that they dry faster in case of rain.
Very light jackets, in the jungle the nights can be very cool.
Comfortable shoes, you should choose shoes suitable for jungle trekking, we recommend hiking shoes.
Mosquito repellent, it is important for your visit to the Peruvian jungle, the mosquitoes in the jungle usually bite very badly.
Sunscreen, hat, that to protect your skin from the sun.
Best time for activities:
To make your trip unforgettable, the best time to travel is from November to April, for its cooler climate.
You will be able to enjoy and contemplate the view of immense forests full of flora and fauna.
