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 and very wet. Highs reach about 29.5°C and lows stay near 22.3°C. Rain falls on about 28 days, with 275 mm in total, but you still get about 8.7 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.3 and is rated ok, so go if you accept showers most days.
30°C / 22°C · 25 rain days · 8.5 h sun
February is much like January. Highs are about 29.6°C and rain falls on about 25 days, with 283 mm, the wettest total of the year. Sun averages 8.5 hours a day. It scores 4.2 and is rated ok, but pack for daily rain.
30°C / 22°C · 27 rain days · 8.5 h sun
March stays warm and wet, with highs of about 29.6°C and lows of 22.3°C. Expect rain on about 27 days and 271 mm in total. It scores 4.2 and is rated ok. It works if you can plan around showers.
30°C / 22°C · 23 rain days · 9.5 h sun
April is the last of the rainy months. Highs are about 30°C, and rain days drop to about 23, with 163 mm. Sun rises to 9.5 hours a day. It scores 4 and is rated ok, and conditions improve as the month goes on.
31°C / 22°C · 7 rain days · 10.5 h sun
May is one of the best months to go. Rain days fall sharply to about 7, with only 38 mm. Highs are about 31.3°C and you get 10.5 hours of sun a day. It scores 4.9 and is rated ok, close to the top score.
33°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
June has the highest score of the year, 5, and is rated ok. It is almost dry, with about 1 rain day and 7 mm of rain. Highs are about 32.6°C, lows about 20.7°C, and sun averages 10.8 hours. This is the safest month to plan a trip.
34°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 11.0 h sun
July is the driest month, with about 0.5 rain days and just 2 mm of rain. It has the most sun, 11 hours a day. Highs rise to about 33.9°C, while lows are the coolest of the year at 20.2°C. It scores 4.5 and is rated ok.
36°C / 22°C · 1 rain days · 10.8 h sun
August is a month to avoid. It scores 3.5. Rain is still rare, at about 1.3 days, but it is the hottest month, with highs of about 35.5°C. If you dislike strong heat, choose June or July instead.
35°C / 23°C · 9 rain days · 10.3 h sun
September is a poor time to go and is rated avoid, with a score of 2.2. Highs stay very hot at about 35.2°C and lows rise to 23.1°C. Rain returns, with about 8.6 rain days and 47 mm. Heat and rising humidity make it uncomfortable.
33°C / 23°C · 17 rain days · 9.6 h sun
October is the worst month of the year, with a score of just 1.1, and is rated avoid. Highs are still about 32.8°C, lows are the warmest at 23.2°C, and rain days jump to about 17, with 131 mm. You get heat and rain together, so plan another month.
31°C / 23°C · 23 rain days · 8.8 h sun
November is rated avoid, with a score of 3.6. Highs ease to about 30.9°C, but rain falls on about 23 days, with 224 mm. Sun drops to 8.8 hours a day. The wet season is back, and there are better months to go.
30°C / 23°C · 27 rain days · 8.6 h sun
December scores 4 and is rated ok. Highs are about 30°C and lows about 22.6°C. Rain falls on about 27 days, with 273 mm, so expect showers most days. It is fine if you accept wet weather, but May to July are drier.
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.
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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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