Brasilia Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Brasilia, Federal District, Brazil)



The climate of Brasilia remains fairly constant throughout the year, being described by many as a 'tropical savanna' climate, and at times, a 'subtropical highland'. Each month sees plenty of sunny weather and consistently high temperatures, which never seem to stray too far from 26°C / 79°F to 27°C / 81°F by day.

September tends to be the hottest month in Brasilia, when temperatures regularly exceed 30°C / 86°F and frequently top 35°C / 95°F during the peak of the afternoon. July is usually the coolest time of the year in Brasilia, although unusual seasonal extremes and unexpected weather is quite possible.


Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The seasons of Brasilia tend to rather blur into each other somewhat, although what is most noticeable is the overall humidity and frequency of rainfall. Being located in the Southern Hemisphere, the official seasons fall differently for many tourists, with the spring climate arriving in September, summer in December, and winter in June.

The Brasilia winter (June to August) features a particularly dry climate and can be quite humid in the morning. Rainy weather in the winter is virtually unheard of and monthly precipitation levels average just 2 cm / 1 inch or thereabouts. November, December and January are all wetter months, when the precipitation levels each month average just above 20 cm / 8 inches. Therefore, summer tourists should be prepared for a heavy rain shower or two, as well as the predictable sunshine. May and June remain popular times to pay a visit to Brasilia, with mild temperatures and only a slim chance of rain.

Brasilia Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)


Maximum
Minimum

January

27°C / 81°F
17°C / 63°F

February

27°C / 81°F
17°C / 63°F

March

27°C / 81°F
17°C / 63°F

April

27°C / 81°F
16°C / 61°F

May

26°C / 79°F
14°C / 57°F

June

26°C / 79°F
11°C / 52°F

July

26°C / 79°F
11°C / 52°F

August

27°C / 81°F
12°C / 54°F

September

28°C / 82°F
15°C / 59°F

October

28°C / 82°F
17°C / 63°F

November

27°C / 81°F
17°C / 63°F

December

26°C / 79°F
18°C / 64°F