About Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the largest Lusophone population in the world and is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas, where it is the official language.
Climate in Brasilia
Warmest October, coolest May, driest June, sunniest August. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Monthly climate normals for Brasilia, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 26.9°C | 19.5°C | 279mm | 338h |
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| February | 26.5°C | 19.3°C | 195mm | 279h |
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| March | 25.7°C | 18.7°C | 230mm | 293h |
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| April | 25.5°C | 17.9°C | 115mm | 302h |
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| May | 24.5°C | 15.2°C | 21mm | 329h |
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| June | 25.2°C | 14.8°C | 0mm | 317h |
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| July | 25.4°C | 14.4°C | 0mm | 335h |
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| August | 26.8°C | 14.9°C | 0mm | 348h |
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| September | 29.6°C | 17.8°C | 11mm | 341h |
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| October | 29.2°C | 19.7°C | 118mm | 310h |
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| November | 26.2°C | 18.4°C | 150mm | 303h |
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| December | 27.3°C | 19.2°C | 162mm | 327h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Brazil is an incredibly diverse country, in people, culture, and landscapes, from the famous summer carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Olinda, and Recife to the wild power of nature in the Amazon and Iguaçu Falls. You'll find bustling cities, laid-back beaches, and traditional lifestyles, often right next to each other. Brazilian culture, which varies substantially across the country, comes from an international mix of European colonizers, African and Asian communities, and indigenous influence throughout the country.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Amazonia Theaters
- Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
- Brasília
- Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
- Cavernas do Peruaçu Environmental Protection Area
- Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park
- Central Amazon Conservation Complex
- Cerrado
- Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks
- Church of Our Lady of the Good Death
Upcoming public holidays
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