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Best time to visit Brazil: month by month
Short answer
April to June and August to October are the best value, with fewer crowds and Rio highs of about 24-28°C. December to March is hot (around 29-30°C), humid and expensive, with Carnival in February or early March, and has the most rain in Rio.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 23°C | 15 | very high |
| Feb | 29°C | 23°C | 17 | very high |
| Mar | 30°C | 23°C | 6 | high |
| Apr | 27°C | 21°C | 16 | medium |
| May | 25°C | 19°C | 9 | low |
| Jun | 24°C | 18°C | 11 | low |
| Jul | 25°C | 18°C | 6 | medium |
| Aug | 25°C | 18°C | 11 | low |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 9 | low |
| Oct | 26°C | 21°C | 17 | medium |
| Nov | 27°C | 21°C | 13 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 22°C | 16 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Rio warms from about 26°C to 27°C, with more showers from October; a good-value season before the summer peak.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Hot and humid, 28-29°C highs and 22-23°C lows in Rio, with frequent showers; peak prices and Carnival.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Rio cools from about 30°C to 25°C; fewer crowds, though Salvador's heaviest rain starts in April.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Dry and mild in Rio at about 24-25°C by day and 18°C at night; the southern hemisphere's quiet season.
Events worth planning around
- Carnival, February or early March (dates move with Easter)
- New Year's Eve (Réveillon) on Copacabana Beach, 31 December
- Festa Junina, June, especially in the northeast
- Lavagem do Bonfim in Salvador, January
When to avoid
Carnival and New Year bring the highest prices and minimum stays. In Salvador, April to July is the rainiest period.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Brazil?
April to June or August to October for fewer crowds, lower prices and Rio highs of 24-28°C.
When is Carnival in Brazil?
In February or early March, ending on Ash Wednesday; the date moves with Easter each year.
When is the best time to see Iguaçu Falls?
The falls are fullest in the rainy summer (December to March); spring and autumn are drier and less crowded.