The best time to visit Brazil
The best time to visit Brazil for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 78/100 with daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F. May and October 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 | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 171 mm | 29° | Very good |
| February | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 162 mm | 29° | Very good |
| March | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 172 mm | 30° | Very good |
| April | 70 | 28° / 82°F | 147 mm | 29° | Excellent |
| May | 73 | 26° / 79°F | 119 mm | 28° | Excellent |
| June | 77 | 26° / 79°F | 89 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| July | 79 | 26° / 79°F | 72 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| August | 80 | 28° / 82°F | 51 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| September | 75 | 29° / 84°F | 59 mm | 26° | Excellent |
| October | 70 | 30° / 86°F | 89 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| November | 70 | 30° / 86°F | 110 mm | 27° | Excellent |
| December | 70 | 29° / 84°F | 137 mm | 28° | Excellent |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Brazil's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 78/100, ~27°C / 81°F days). Shoulder season: May and October — quieter, still sunny. Hottest: October, ~30°C / 86°F. Wettest: March (172 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Fortaleza (2,804 h/yr), Juazeiro do Norte (2,803 h/yr), Petrolina (2,803 h/yr). See every Brazil destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.