The Climate in Brazil

Brazil experiences climate that starts at tropical but ranges to temperate depending on the latitude and elevation of the place. The areas north of Rio De Janeiro mostly have warm weather through the year. South of Rio, the climate is generally of warm summers and cold winters, with occasional snowfall in the far south. The average high temperature in Rio de Janeiro in February is 29°C (84°F); the average low in July is 17°C (63°F).

Rainy seasons occur from January to April in the north, April to July in the northeast and November to March in the Rio/São Paulo area. Rainfall is excessive in the lowlands and in the upper Amazon Basin, along the northern coast, at certain points on the east coast, and in the southern interior, while there are periodic droughts in the northeast.