Best Time to Visit Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Manaus.
Manaus does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (October, 28°C / 82.4°F) and driest (August, 67 mm / 2.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through June–December; the wetter half falls in January–May. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.5°C / 79.7°F in January to 28°C / 82.4°F in October, with rainfall from 67 mm / 2.6 in (August) to 309 mm / 12.2 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Manaus's climate is broadly tropical. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 27.6°C81.7°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 27.8°C82°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.9°C80.4°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
No month at Manaus matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Manaus?
Manaus doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on August (driest, ~67 mm / 2.6 in) and October (warmest, 28°C / 82.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Brazil's national average.
When is the rainy season in Manaus?
The rainy season at Manaus, Amazonas runs through January–May, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 215 mm / 8.5 in. The wettest single month is April (309 mm / 12.2 in).
What is the driest month in Manaus?
The driest month in Manaus is August, averaging about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Manaus?
The least comfortable months for travel to Manaus — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 309 mm / 12.2 in in April, and the coldest month averages 26.5°C / 79.7°F.
Is Manaus climate different from Brazil overall?
Yes, usually. Our Manaus 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 Manaus specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.