Weather
There are five climatic regions in Brazil: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. Cities such as São Paulo and Brasilia, on the plateau, have a mild climate with temperatures averaging 66°F (19°C). Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador on the coast have warmer climates. Rio, for example, has an average temperature of around 80°F (26°C).
In the southern part of Brazilian, the subtropical climate is similar to parts of the US and Europe, with frosts occurring in the winter months (July to August) when temperatures can fall below freezing. In the Amazon the temperature rarely rises above 90°F (32°C), and days are generally warm, wet and humid. The region has two seasons: a rainy season (November to May) and not-so-rainy season (June to October).
For the rest of the country, temperatures range from 70° to 90°F (20°-30°C), regardless of the season. The summer months between December and February can be hot and humid, bringing temperatures to the high 30s. The amount of rainfall depends greatly on where you are. Around the Amazon basin you can expect rain year round, while coastal regions are generally hot and dry.
Rio de Janeiro Weather
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São Paulo Weather
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Rio de Janeiro Light Rain, 68° F |
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Sao Paulo Cloudy, 61° F |
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Brasilia Mostly Cloudy, 68° F |
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Foz do Iguazu Partly Cloudy, 61° F |
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Manaus Fair, 81° F |
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Salvador Partly Cloudy, 77° F |
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Belem Partly Cloudy, 77° F |
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Belo Horizonte Fog, 63° F |
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Blumenau Partly Cloudy, 61° F |
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Curitiba Mostly Cloudy, 55° F |
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Florianopolis Partly Cloudy, 61° F |
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Natal Mostly Cloudy, 79° F |
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Recife Partly Cloudy, 82° F |
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Fortaleza Mostly Cloudy, 79° F |
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Buzios Light Rain, 68° F |
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Campinas Fair, 61° F |
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Ribeirao Preto Fair, 64° F |
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Porto Alegre Fair, 61° F |
| Source: Yahoo! Weather |