Brasilia, Brazil Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Brasilia
Weather in Brasilia is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. October afternoons typically reach 85°F (29°C), while July highs hover near 78°F (25°C). Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches (1125 mm) over about 139 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: July - highs near 78°F (25°C)
- Record high: 96°F (35°C) · Record low: 42°F (6°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: September (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 67°F (19°C). The coolest month is July, with typical highs of 78°F (25°C) and lows around 58°F (14°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 42°F (6°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.1 inches (205 mm) of rain over 23 days, while July is the driest. September brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80° | 65° | 20 | 6.8 in | 10.3 h/day | 76% |
| February | 79° | 65° | 20 | 7.0 in | 10.0 h/day | 78% |
| March | 79° | 65° | 19 | 5.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 78% |
| April | 79° | 64° | 13 | 3.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 75% |
| May | 78° | 61° | 2 | 0.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 67% |
| June | 77° | 59° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.5 h/day | 60% |
| July | 78° | 58° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 51% |
| August | 82° | 61° | 1 | 0.3 in | 10.9 h/day | 45% |
| September | 86° | 65° | 4 | 0.8 in | 11.3 h/day | 43% |
| October | 85° | 67° | 14 | 3.7 in | 10.5 h/day | 59% |
| November | 80° | 65° | 23 | 8.1 in | 9.5 h/day | 77% |
| December | 80° | 65° | 22 | 7.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 77% |
Brasilia month by month
Brasilia weather in January
January brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 20 wet days.
Brasilia weather in February
February brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 20 wet days.
Brasilia weather in March
March brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 19 wet days.
Brasilia weather in April
April brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 13 wet days.
Brasilia weather in May
May brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 2 wet days.
Brasilia weather in June
June brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 0 wet days.
Brasilia weather in July
July brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 0 wet days - typically the coldest month and the driest month of the year in Brasilia.
Brasilia weather in August
August brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 1 wet days.
Brasilia weather in September
September brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 4 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Brasilia.
Brasilia weather in October
October brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 14 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Brasilia.
Brasilia weather in November
November brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Brasilia.
Brasilia weather in December
December brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 22 wet days.
Seasons in Brasilia
September through November
September through November in Brasilia brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Brasilia is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (26°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); expect showers on roughly 62 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Brasilia is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Brasilia brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Brasilia
The best time to visit Brasilia is generally May to August, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 79°F (26°C).
Pack for Brasilia with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - October nights average 67°F (19°C).
Brasilia temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.