Best time to visit Brazil
Weather and climate
Brazil weather & climate guide
The best time to visit Brazil is between December and March, with the warmest months across the country, the samba-fuelled celebrations for New Year and Carnival, sun-kissed beaches along the coast and some of the best weather to explore from north to south.
However, Brazil is quite simply huge, with different climates between north and south, as well as separate conditions for the Amazon and the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, so your pick of the country’s tempting destinations could affect your decision about when to go to Brazil.
You rarely have to worry about being cold, although you’ll also be lucky to dodge the wet weather in the Amazon entirely – it’s not a rainforest for nothing. If you’re looking to escape the crowds, November and April could be better, while wildlife lovers might choose the summer months for the best chance to spot everything from jaguars and capybara to hyacinth macaws and monkeys galore.
Discover where to go when by region below, or if you’d like to find out our month-by-month guide scroll further down.
The best time to visit Brazil by month
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
| Region | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brazil | ● 29°C 🌦️ |
● 30°C 🌧️ |
● 30°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 27°C ☀️ |
● 26°C ⛅ |
● 25°C ⛅ |
● 26°C ⛅ |
● 26°C ⛅ |
● 27°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 29°C 🌦️ |
| Amazon & Pantanal | ● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 30°C 🌧️ |
● 30°C 🌧️ |
● 28°C 🌧️ |
● 28°C 🌦️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 28°C 🌦️ |
● 28°C 🌦️ |
● 28°C 🌧️ |
| North & East Coast | ● 29°C ☀️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C 🌦️ |
● 29°C 🌧️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 29°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
● 28°C ☀️ |
Brazil weather by region
South Brazil
The dry season in the south runs from March to November, whereas December to February sees the most rainfall.
It can get cool in the evenings during the Brazilian winter from June to September. In this period conditions in Rio and the surrounding area are similar to those of northern Europe in the summertime: there are cloudy days with some rainfall, but also periods with plenty of sun. As you continue travelling south, temperatures will be lower during this time of year.
Amazon & Pantanal
Both the Pantanal and the Amazon can be visited throughout the year, and the absolute best time to visit the Amazon is in July and August. As you would expect in a rainforest, it rains quite a lot, and it’s pretty hot and humid all year!
The Pantanal region has a consistent temperature throughout the year. Most rain falls from December to March and the best time to see animals is during the dry season from April/May to October. Temperatures rarely drop below 20°C, even in the dead of winter from June to July.
North & East Coast Brazil
Tropical north-eastern Brazil has two seasons, but it’s difficult to distinguish the two. The average temperature is 26°C to 30°C all year round. August to February are usually the drier months, and during the months March to July there may be a rain shower or two. Along the coast the humidity is relatively high and the sun is bright. The sea breeze usually makes spending time by the sea very comfortable.
