Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Climate of Brazil
Brazil's climate, divided into four broad zones, varies
greatly from region to region. Amazônia is hot and
humid all year round, though parts experience a dis-
tinct dry season from July to October. The central
band of the country is also humid, with a marked dry
season, while the coastal areas enjoy pleasant tropical
breezes and short seasonal downpours. High tempera-
tures and infrequent rainfall characterize the semi-arid
desert in the Northeast. In Southern Brazil, cool, wet
winters contrast with humid summers. Most of Brazil
can be visited at any time of the year, with the
exception of the wetlands of the Pantanal
during the rainy season, and the
extreme south of the country during
winter, when it can get very cold.
Manaus
and central
Amazônia
are
constantly humid,
but experience a
distinct dry season
from July to October.
Boa Vista
Macapá
Novo
Airāo
Parintins
Santarém
MANAUS
Manaus
Tefé
33
/91
° C
/F
32
/89
31
/88
30
/85
23
/73
23
/73
24
/75
24
/75
Porto
Velho
Alta Floresta
Rio Branco
4
hrs
8
hrs
7
hrs
4
hrs
8
/203
in
/mm
2
/51
in
/mm
4
/102
in
/mm
10
/254
in
/mm
month
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan
Southwest Amazônia
,
lying near the Andes,
sees even more rain
than the northern parts.
Cuiabá
Campo
Grande
RIO BRANCO
Average monthly
maximum
temperature
Average monthly
minimum
temperature
Average daily hours
of sunshine
Average monthly
rainfall
The wetlands of the Pantanal
are
deluged by rain for most of the
year, and seasonal flooding is
common from October to April.
34
/93
33
/91
33
/91
33
/91
° C
/F
21
/70
21
/70
20
/68
17
/62
Foz Do
Iguaçu
The central highlands of
Santa Catarina
occasionally
receive snow in winter
.
7
hrs
8
hrs
7
hrs
3
hrs
Porto
Alegre
9
/229
in
/mm
1
/25
in
/mm
4
/102
in
/mm
11
/279
in
/mm
month
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan
PORTE ALEGRE
° C
/F
31
/88
The lowest
temperatures
are in
the far south of the
country, where
winters are cold,
windy, and rainy
.
25
/77
24
/75
CLIMATE ZONES
20
/68
21
/70
16
/61
15
/59
Humid: Heavy rainfall,
10
/50
high humidity.
Tropical: Distinct hot humid
6
hrs
5
hrs
7
hrs
8
hrs
and cold dry seasons.
0 kilomet
ers
500
Semi-arid: Hot weather
4
/102
in
/mm
4
/102
in
/mm
3
/76
in
/mm
11
/279
in
/mm
conditions, scanty rainfall.
0 miles
500
Humid subtropical: Cold winter,
month
Apr
Jul
Oct
Jan
year-round rainfall.
