Best Time to Visit Brasília, Federal, Brazil
Brasília is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Brasília for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in July to 21.8°C / 71.2°F in October, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (June) to 246 mm / 9.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Brasília, Federal, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Brasília's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.9°C67.8°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 18.7°C65.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.3°C68.5°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 50 mm2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Brasília?
The best time to visit Brasília for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 21.8°C / 71.2°F, and the driest is June with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Brasília's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Brasília?
The rainy season at Brasília, Federal runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 154 mm / 6.1 in. The wettest single month is December (246 mm / 9.7 in).
What is the driest month in Brasília?
The driest month in Brasília is June, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.7°C / 65.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Brasília?
The least comfortable months for travel to Brasília — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, May, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 246 mm / 9.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
Is Brasília climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Brasília figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Brazil figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Brasília specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.