Climate Insights for Brasília

Região Geográfica Intermediária do Distrito Federal, Federal District, Brazil

Hottest
September
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
December
235 mm rain9.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Brasília is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 235 mm of rainfall. Brasília is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Brasília is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 49.1 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 9.2 in of rainfall. Brasília is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, October, August. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°NovMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°DecMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°F
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Brasília sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Brasília sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 87°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 68°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 207mmFebPrecipitation: 211mmMarPrecipitation: 160mmAprPrecipitation: 92mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 101mmNovPrecipitation: 207mmDecPrecipitation: 235mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.1inFebPrecipitation: 8.3inMarPrecipitation: 6.3inAprPrecipitation: 3.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 4inNovPrecipitation: 8.1inDecPrecipitation: 9.2in
Precipitation

Brasília is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 235 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Brasília is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 9.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Brasília is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Brasília is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan22°72°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr22°72°F
May21°70°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug22°72°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct24°76°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Brasília is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Brasília is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brasília based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brasília based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
207 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
211 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h4 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C67 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
207 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
235 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in