Weather by month for central Brazil, the best months to go and how Brazil's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jun
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 31°C to 33°C · 1–7 rain days
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 31°C to 36°C · 1–23 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 22°C | 28 days (275 mm) | 8.7 h/day | 4.3/10 |
| February | 30°C / 22°C | 25 days (283 mm) | 8.5 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| March | 30°C / 22°C | 27 days (271 mm) | 8.5 h/day | 4.2/10 |
| April | 30°C / 22°C | 23 days (163 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 4.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 31°C / 22°C | 7 days (38 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 4.9/10 |
| Best month: June | 33°C / 21°C | 1 day (7 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 5.0/10 |
| July | 34°C / 20°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 4.5/10 |
| August | 36°C / 22°C | 1 day (8 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 3.5/10 |
| September | 35°C / 23°C | 9 days (47 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 2.2/10 |
| October | 33°C / 23°C | 17 days (131 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 1.1/10 |
| November | 31°C / 23°C | 23 days (224 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 3.6/10 |
| December | 30°C / 23°C | 27 days (273 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 4.0/10 |
Figures for central Brazil; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
30°C / 22°C · 28 rain days · 8.7 h sun
Expect highs near 30°C with rain on about 28 days, so showers are frequent but the month still scores an ok 4.3. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, kicking off the summer holiday season. Pack for heat and regular rain breaks.
30°C / 22°C · 25 rain days · 8.5 h sun
Temperatures stay around 30°C with roughly 25 rain days, similar to January. Carnival lands on 16–17 February, bringing crowds and street parties nationwide. The month scores an ok 4.2 despite the frequent rain.
30°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 8.5 h sun
Highs hold at 29.6°C and rain falls on about 27 days, keeping humidity high. The score is a steady 4.2, ok but still wet. No major holidays fall this month, so it's a quieter travel window before Easter.
30°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 9.5 h sun
Highs climb to 30°C while rain days drop to about 23, a sign the wet season is easing. Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Tiradentes (21 April) all fall this month, adding holiday travel. The score dips slightly to 4, still ok.
31°C / 22°C · 7 rain days · 10.5 h sun
Rain drops sharply to just 7 days and 38mm, with highs near 31°C, marking the start of the drier season. Labour Day is 1 May. The score jumps to 4.9, the second-best of the year.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
June is the driest, sunniest month with just 1 rain day, highs of 32.6°C and 10.8 hours of sun daily. Corpus Christi falls on 4 June. This is the top-scoring month at 5.
34°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Rain is almost absent, with only half a day of rain on average and highs reaching 33.9°C. There are no listed holidays. The month still scores well at 4.5, ok for dry, hot conditions.
36°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August brings the hottest highs so far, 35.5°C, with sun hours peaking near 10.8 and rain still rare at 1.3 days. Despite the dry weather, the score falls to 3.5, an avoid verdict, likely due to the intense heat. No holidays are listed this month.
35°C / 23°C · 9 rain days · 10.3 h sun
Highs stay very high at 35.2°C and rain days creep up to 8.6, signalling the shift toward the wet season. Independence Day is 7 September. The score drops to 2.2, an avoid month, reflecting the extreme heat.
33°C / 23°C · 17 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Rain returns in force, with 17.4 rain days and 131mm, while highs ease slightly to 32.8°C. Our Lady of Aparecida is marked on 12 October. This is the lowest-scoring month of the year at 1.1, an avoid verdict due to rising rain and lingering heat.
31°C / 23°C · 23 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Rain days rise further to 23 with 224mm falling, and highs sit at 30.9°C as the wet season firms up. All Souls' Day (2 November), Republic Proclamation Day (15 November) and Black Awareness Day (20 November) all fall this month. The score of 3.6 marks it as an avoid month because of the heavy rain.
30°C / 23°C · 27 rain days · 8.6 h sun
Rain days climb to nearly 27 with 273mm, while highs settle at 30°C, similar to January's pattern. Christmas Day falls on 25 December, bringing holiday crowds. The score recovers to an ok 4, closing the year on a milder note despite the rain.
By trip type
City sightseeing
May and June work well for city trips. Rain drops sharply to 38mm in May and just 7mm in June, with only 1.1 rain days that month, so sightseeing on foot stays dry and comfortable with highs around 31-33°C.
Hiking & nature
May and June suit hiking best. Rain days fall to 7.4 in May and 1.1 in June, and sun hours climb to 10.5-10.8 per day, giving trails dry footing and long daylight for longer routes.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Carnival (16 Feb), Carnival (17 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Tiradentes (21 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Corpus Christi (4 Jun)
Public holidays: Independence Day (7 Sep)
Public holidays: Our Lady of Aparecida (12 Oct)
Public holidays: All Souls' Day (2 Nov), Republic Proclamation Day (15 Nov), Black Awareness Day (20 Nov)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, June is the best-scoring month, with a rating of 5 out of 5. Rain almost disappears, with just 1.1 rain days and 7mm of rain for the month. Daytime highs reach 32.6°C and sunshine runs about 10.8 hours a day, making it a dry, bright stretch of the year.
August is rated 'avoid' with a score of 3.5, mainly because of heat rather than rain. Highs climb to 35.5°C, the hottest month on record here, even though rainfall stays low at just 8mm over 1.3 rain days. Sunshine is strong at 10.8 hours, so days can feel intense.
October scores lowest of the year at 1.1, so conditions are tougher than other months. Rain picks up sharply to 131mm across 17.4 rain days, a big jump from the dry mid-year months. Highs still sit at 32.8°C, so it's a mix of heat and increasing wet weather.
May and June are the top-rated months, scoring 4.9 and 5 out of 5. Both sit in the dry season: May has just 7.4 rain days and 38mm of rain, while June drops further to 1.1 rain days and 7mm. Sun hours rise to 10.5 and 10.8 respectively, giving long, dry days.
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