When to go to Brasilia and the Cerrado

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December - March

This is the period with the most rainfall, and increased cloud cover means temperatures will be somewhat lower than the annual average of late 20°Cs.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

20°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Brasilia

April - May

The dry season begins in April – expect a lot of sunshine, temperatures which edge towards 30°C and much lower humidity levels.

31°C Average max daytime temperature

22°C Average min nighttime temperature

13 days per season rainfall

Very High humidity

Brasilia

June - August

During this time you’ll get the most sunshine hours, and temperatures continue to hover around 30°C with low humidity.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

21°C Average min nighttime temperature

22 days per season rainfall

High humidity

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September - November

While September is still the dry season with sun and higher temperatures, October marks the beginning of the rainier period here. Greener gardens and blooming flowers may be a draw for some visitors during October. Temperatures are cooler and there is more cloud coverage.

29°C Average max daytime temperature

21°C Average min nighttime temperature

21 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Cerrado

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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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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