The best time to visit Brazil
The best time to visit Brazil for warm, sunny weather is May to August, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 79/100 with daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F. April and September are quieter shoulder-season alternatives with still-reliable sun. The sea is swimmable (21°C+) year-round, warmest in March at 30°C.
Brazil by month, averaged across 45 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 171 mm | 29° | Very good |
| February | 70 | 29° / 84°F | 162 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| March | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 172 mm | 30° | Very good |
| April | 72 | 28° / 82°F | 147 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| May | 75 | 27° / 81°F | 119 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| June | 79 | 26° / 79°F | 89 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| July | 81 | 27° / 81°F | 72 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| August | 80 | 28° / 82°F | 51 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| September | 75 | 30° / 86°F | 59 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| October | 71 | 31° / 88°F | 89 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| November | 70 | 30° / 86°F | 110 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| December | 71 | 30° / 86°F | 137 mm | 28° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: May to August — Brazil's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 79/100, ~27°C / 81°F days). Shoulder season: April and September — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: October, ~31°C / 88°F. Wettest: March (172 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Fernando de Noronha (3,166 h/yr), Recife (3,161 h/yr), Maceió (3,066 h/yr). See every Brazil destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.