Climate in Brazil

Regional climate patterns and weather insights across Brazil.

Climate Overview

Brazil has a highly diverse climate, with major differences between regions. Annual temperatures range from lows of -75°C in the coldest regions to highs of 39°C in the warmest areas. Annual precipitation ranges from 10 mm in drier regions to 393 mm in wetter parts of the country. Some regions receive significant snowfall, with up to 381cm annually, while other areas see little to none. The warmest areas are hot year-round while the coldest regions remain very cold, making Brazil a country of sharp climate contrasts.Brazil has a highly diverse climate, with major differences between regions. Annual temperatures range from lows of -103°F in the coldest regions to highs of 102°F in the warmest areas. Annual precipitation ranges from 0.4 in in drier regions to 15.5 in in wetter parts of the country. Some regions receive significant snowfall, with up to 150in annually, while other areas see little to none. The warmest areas are hot year-round while the coldest regions remain very cold, making Brazil a country of sharp climate contrasts.

Temperature by Region

-80°-70°-60°-50°-40°-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWarmest: 26°Country average: 10°Coldest: -54°FebWarmest: 25°Country average: 9°Coldest: -60°MarWarmest: 24°Country average: 9°Coldest: -61°AprWarmest: 24°Country average: 9°Coldest: -67°MayWarmest: 27°Country average: 10°Coldest: -71°JunWarmest: 33°Country average: 10°Coldest: -73°JulWarmest: 30°Country average: 7°Coldest: -69°AugWarmest: 33°Country average: 8°Coldest: -59°SepWarmest: 34°Country average: 9°Coldest: -52°OctWarmest: 31°Country average: 10°Coldest: -46°NovWarmest: 33°Country average: 10°Coldest: -43°DecWarmest: 32°Country average: 9°Coldest: -46°
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-100°F-90°F-80°F-70°F-60°F-50°F-40°F-30°F-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWarmest: 78°FCountry average: 50°FColdest: -66°FFebWarmest: 77°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -76°FMarWarmest: 76°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -79°FAprWarmest: 74°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -89°FMayWarmest: 80°FCountry average: 50°FColdest: -95°FJunWarmest: 92°FCountry average: 50°FColdest: -100°FJulWarmest: 86°FCountry average: 45°FColdest: -93°FAugWarmest: 91°FCountry average: 47°FColdest: -74°FSepWarmest: 93°FCountry average: 48°FColdest: -62°FOctWarmest: 88°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -50°FNovWarmest: 91°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -45°FDecWarmest: 90°FCountry average: 49°FColdest: -50°F
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Temperature patterns across Brazil vary by region, with distinct differences between areas. The Northeast is the warmest part of the country, with peak temperatures reaching 39°C and an annual average of 29°C. Cooler conditions are found in the Northwest, where winter lows drop to -75°C and an annual average of -59°C. This 88°C difference in annual averages between regions means travellers can experience vastly different conditions depending on which part of Brazil they visit. The biggest regional differences emerge in summer, with up to 99°C variation across the country.Temperature patterns across Brazil vary by region, with distinct differences between areas. The Northeast is the warmest part of the country, with peak temperatures reaching 102°F and an annual average of 85°F. Cooler conditions are found in the Northwest, where winter lows drop to -103°F and an annual average of -73°F. This 88°F difference in annual averages between regions means travellers can experience vastly different conditions depending on which part of Brazil they visit. The biggest regional differences emerge in summer, with up to 210°F variation across the country. For example, Fortaleza in the Ceará averages 29°C annually, whilein the Ceará averages 85°F annually, while Manaus in the Amazonas averages -59°C.in the Amazonas averages -73°F.

Precipitation by Region

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mmFebWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mmMarWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mmAprWettest: 33mmDriest: 1mmMayWettest: 33mmDriest: 2mmJunWettest: 33mmDriest: 3mmJulWettest: 33mmDriest: 1mmAugWettest: 33mmDriest: 2mmSepWettest: 33mmDriest: 1mmOctWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mmNovWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mmDecWettest: 33mmDriest: 0mm
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0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inFebWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inMarWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inAprWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0.1inMayWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0.1inJunWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0.1inJulWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inAugWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0.1inSepWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inOctWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inNovWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0inDecWettest: 1.3inDriest: 0in
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Brazil sees notable variation in rainfall across its regions, ranging from 10 mm to 393 mm per year. The South receives the most rainfall, at approximately 393 mm annually. The Northeast is the driest, with around 10 mm per year. Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly across the seasons, with no strong wet or dry period in most regions. The Southeast sees the most snowfall, with up to 381cm annually, while other parts of the country receive little to none. Travellers should pack rain gear when visiting wetter areas, while drier regions offer more favourable conditions throughout the year.Brazil sees notable variation in rainfall across its regions, ranging from 0.4 in to 15.5 in per year. The South receives the most rainfall, at approximately 15.5 in annually. The Northeast is the driest, with around 0.4 in per year. Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly across the seasons, with no strong wet or dry period in most regions. The Southeast sees the most snowfall, with up to 150in annually, while other parts of the country receive little to none. Travellers should pack rain gear when visiting wetter areas, while drier regions offer more favourable conditions throughout the year.

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