Brazil in November

Summer arrives in Brazil in November and temperatures start to peak again, with the last of the drier months in the south. Expect a few more rainy days in Rio de Janeiro this month, although it’s a good time to go before the heat and the crowds increase any further. Both Ouro Preto and Paraty are heating up as well, but it’s not too hot to explore, while the beaches will also be mostly sunny this month, whether you’re planning to explore glitzy Buzios or escape to somewhere like unspoiled Ilha Grande.

Temperatures are getting close to 30C in the north-east with more humid weather in Salvador, and the chance of tropical thunderstorms, but it’s still a good month to visit if you’re planning some time at the beach around Bahia or Recife. This shoulder month tends to be quieter than December when peak season really gets going too.

It’s still hot and dry in the Amazon too, although with the inevitable showers you find in the rainforest year-round. The water levels are at their lowest, so it’s a good time to spot wildlife and go hiking in the jungle, but some smaller waterways won’t be navigable by kayak or canoe. And the wet weather is returning to the Pantanal, although it’s still dry enough to explore in November, and enjoy one of the last good months for wildlife spotting before the rainy season kicks in.

The rains have returned to the Iguazu Falls as well, so the water volume is starting to increase in the cascades. It’s not too busy and the trails shouldn’t be too muddy to explore, but go prepared for the weather if you’re visiting this month.

Best for: Southern Brazil, the Amazon, exploring without the crowds