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
January is hot, with highs around 29.5°C and lows near 22.3°C. Rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 275mm, so showers are frequent but the sun still averages 8.7 hours a day. The month scores 4.3, a solid time to visit. New Year's Day falls on 1 January, often marked with beach gatherings.
30°C / 22°C · 25 rain days · 8.5 h sun
February stays warm, with highs of 29.6°C and lows of 22.4°C. Rain days drop slightly to 25.2, with 283mm of rainfall and 8.5 hours of sun daily. The score is 4.2, an ok month overall. Carnival lands on 16–17 February, bringing parades and crowds nationwide.
30°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 8.5 h sun
March mirrors February closely: highs of 29.6°C, lows of 22.3°C, and 26.8 rain days bringing 271mm. Sunshine holds at 8.5 hours a day. With a score of 4.2, it remains a reasonable choice, sitting at the tail end of the wet season.
30°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 9.5 h sun
April brings slightly less rain, with 22.7 rain days and 163mm total, while highs reach 30°C and sun increases to 9.5 hours. The score dips a touch to 4.0, still ok. Good Friday and Easter Sunday fall on 3 and 5 April, and Tiradentes Day follows on 21 April.
31°C / 22°C · 7 rain days · 10.5 h sun
May marks a clear shift towards the dry season: rain days fall sharply to 7.4 and rainfall to just 38mm. Highs climb to 31.3°C with 10.5 hours of sun daily. The score rises to 4.9, among the best months. Labour Day is observed on 1 May.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
June is dry and sunny, with only 1.1 rain days and 7mm of rain. Highs reach 32.6°C and sun hours hit 10.8. This is the top-scoring month at 5.0, making it a strong pick for travel. Corpus Christi falls on 4 June.
34°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
July continues the dry spell with just 0.5 rain days and 2mm of rain, the driest month of the year. Highs rise to 33.9°C with 11 hours of sunshine daily. The score of 4.5 keeps it an ok time to travel, with warm, dry conditions throughout.
36°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August turns very hot, with highs of 35.5°C, the warmest average high of the year, alongside low rainfall of 8mm over 1.3 days. Sun hours stay high at 10.8. The score falls to 3.5, reflecting the intense heat rather than wet weather.
35°C / 23°C · 9 rain days · 10.3 h sun
September is similarly scorching, with highs of 35.2°C and lows rising to 23.1°C, the warmest nights of the year. Rain returns a little, with 8.6 rain days and 47mm. The score drops further to 2.2. Independence Day is celebrated on 7 September.
33°C / 23°C · 17 rain days · 9.6 h sun
October sees rain building again, with 17.4 rain days and 131mm of rainfall, while highs ease to 32.8°C. Sun hours fall to 9.6. This is the lowest-scoring month at 1.1, so expect a mix of heat and increasing showers. Our Lady of Aparecida is marked on 12 October.
31°C / 23°C · 23 rain days · 8.8 h sun
November brings more rain, 23 days and 224mm, as the wet season sets in, with highs of 30.9°C. The score of 3.6 reflects this transitional, wetter weather. Public holidays are frequent this month: All Souls' Day on 2 November, Republic Proclamation Day on 15 November, and Black Awareness Day on 20 November.
30°C / 23°C · 27 rain days · 8.6 h sun
December returns to the warm, wet pattern of early summer, with highs of 30°C, lows of 22.6°C, and 26.8 rain days bringing 273mm. Sun hours sit at 8.6. The score recovers to 4.0, an ok time to visit. Christmas Day on 25 December is a major holiday nationwide.
By trip type
City sightseeing
June and May are best for city trips. June has about 1 rain day and May about 7, with over 10 hours of sun a day. Highs of 31–33°C are milder than August's 35.5°C.
Hiking & nature
May and June suit hiking best. Rain falls from 163 mm in April to 38 mm in May and just 7 mm in June. Lows of 21–22°C give cooler early starts before highs of 31–33°C.
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 month to visit Brazil, with the top score of the year (5 out of 5). It is almost dry, with about 1 rain day and 7 mm of rain. You get 10.8 hours of sun a day. Days reach 32.6°C and nights drop to 20.7°C, the most comfortable balance of the year. May is a close second with a score of 4.9.
August is not ideal and is rated 'avoid', with a score of 3.5. Rain is not the problem. There are only about 1.3 rain days and 8 mm of rain. The problem is heat. August is the hottest month, with highs of 35.5°C. If you want dry weather but can handle strong heat, go in June or July instead, when highs are 32.6°C to 33.9°C.
Yes, October is the worst month to visit, with the lowest score of the year (1.1). The rain returns, with about 17 rain days and 131 mm of rain. Days are still hot at 32.8°C, so you get heat and rain together. September (score 2.2) and November (score 3.6) are also rated 'avoid'.
January is an acceptable month, with a score of 4.3, but expect rain almost every day. It averages 27.9 rain days and 275 mm of rain. The upside is milder heat, with highs of 29.5°C, and still 8.7 hours of sun a day. December to March all look similar, so plan for wet weather if you travel then.
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