Discover the best time to visit Brazil

It doesn’t matter which time of year you choose to visit Brazil, you can always take your swimsuit! Most of Brazil lies in the tropics so it’s warm all year round, and when the rain does come it is often in short sharp bursts. It’s a massive place though, so we’ve gone into a little more detail about three main parts of the country below.

If you need any additional advice or would like some help planning your Brazilian adventure, then feel free to give us a call or send us an e-mail. With Rickshaw Travel you can build your own holiday from our bite-sized trips, or pick one of our ready-made itineraries. You’ll be travelling semi-independently, with 24-7 local support if you need it.

Brazil's climate by region

Weather
Temperature (celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
South Brazil	Showers	Showers	Sun	Sun	Sun	Sunny Intervals	Sunny Intervals	Sunny Intervals	Sunny Intervals	Sun	Sun	Showers
Amazon & Pantanal	Rain	Rain	Rain	Rain	Showers	Sun	Sun	Sun	Sun	Showers	Showers	Rain
North & East Coast Brazil	Sun	Sun	Showers	Rain	Rain	Showers	Showers	Sun	Sun	Sun	Sun	Sun

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
South Brazil	29	30	30	28	27	26	25	26	26	27	28	29
Amazon & Pantanal	28	28	28	28	28	29	29	30	31	30	29	28
North & East Coast Brazil	29	30	30	28	27	26	26	26	27	28	29	29

People stood on mountain with views of Rio, Brazil

South Brazil - when to go

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.

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people in boat on amazon spotting wildlife

Amazon & Pantanal - when to go

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.

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A boat floating near the beach in Boipeba, Brazil

North & East Coast Brazil - when to go

Tropical north-eastern Brazil has two seasons, but it’s difficult to distinguish the two. The average temperature is 26 ° 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.

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