Manaus is located close to the Amazon River Basin and the Amazon Rainforest, so has a primarily wet tropical climate or equatorial climate, also known as a tropical monsoon climate. It is surrounded by water, and has a beautiful harbor, making it a perfect place to catch your Amazon cruise.

Why is the Amazon rainforest hot?

As tropical rainforests are located on or close to the Equator, the climate is typically warm and wet. The high rainfall and year-round high temperatures are ideal conditions for vegetation growth. The atmosphere in the tropical rainforest is hot and humid as the result of high temperatures and abundance of water.

How hot does Manaus get?

The climate in Manaus is hot, oppressive, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 75°F to 92°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 96°F.