Weather

Weather in Brazil

Brazil is a large country which has varied climates. The arid interior ranges from hot and dry in contrast to the Amazon jungle with its humid tropical rainforests. Coastal Brazil for most of the year is hot and sticky but can get cold in the south and in the mountains during the winter months. Rainy seasons occur from January to April in the north, April to July in the northeast and November to March in the Rio/Sao Paulo area.

During the summer (December to February), Rio and the Northeast have temperatures in the high 30s. The rest of the year temperatures are generally in the mid-20s to low 30s. The south has wider temperature variations, ranging from 15°C in the winter (June to August) to 35°C in the summer. The Amazon region rarely gets hotter than 27°C, but is humid, with considerable rainfall over tropical Amazonia.

Brazil’s high tourist season runs from December to March when the country is filled with both foreign visitors and vacationing Brazilian families. Although this is the most festive time in Brazil prices rise during this period and many popular tourist destinations are crowded. Brazil’s low tourist season runs from May to September with this period being the cheapest and least-crowded time to visit the country with the exception of July, which is also a school-holiday month.

Recommended clothing for travel to Brazil are lightweight natural fabrics and waterproof garments rainy season. Warm clothing is recommended in the south during the cooler months from June to August and specialist clothing is needed for the Amazon region. The sun is extremely in bright in Brazil and sunglasses are highly recommended.