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

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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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    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

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    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

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    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

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