Where to go when - our guide to Brazil

Wondering when is the best time to visit Brazil? Explore our in-depth guide to the weather in Brazil by seasons, as well as wildlife spectacles and cultural events throughout the year.

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December - March

The summer season in Brazil is mostly hot and humid with a mix of heavy rain showers and sunshine throughout but there are some exceptions, such as the drier northeast. Temperatures surpass 40°C in many places. It’s holiday time throughout, and popular places such as Rio, Salvador and Olinda burst into action around Carnival and can be very crowded. It’s a great time to go to Iguazu Falls for the vast volume of water.

30°C Average max daytime temperature

21°C Average min nighttime temperature

19 days per season rainfall

High humidity

Iguazu Falls

April - May

In the Brazilian autumn, the summer heat is somewhat diminished and rainfall less violent. Some places have elaborate Easter celebrations but on the whole it is quiet season for visitors. Weather in Rio is never reliable but this can be a lovely time to be there and exploring the far south.

27°C Average max daytime temperature

19°C Average min nighttime temperature

13 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

June - August

Winter is cold in the far south, with rare snowfalls: it can be chilly but pleasant warm sunny periods are not uncommon. Cooler, drier conditions make it a good time for wildlife visits to the Pantanal and Amazon. There’s a good chance of beach weather around Rio and Paraty and August is a great time to be in Bahia and NE Brazil. This period is good for the Amazon and Pantanal and Lencois Maranhenses.

25°C Average max daytime temperature

16°C Average min nighttime temperature

9 days per season rainfall

Low humidity

The Pantanal

September - November

Spring in Brazil can be an attractive time to travel from a weather point of view – there are usually fewer cold fronts than in winter and the temperatures are warming up without being extreme. It’s not a particularly busy time for visitors, so beaches and attractions are less hectic. It’s a great time to be in Bahia - the beaches, Chapada Diamantina; and on Fernando de Noronha island.

27°C Average max daytime temperature

18°C Average min nighttime temperature

16 days per season rainfall

Moderate humidity

Rocky outcrops on the shoreline

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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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    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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