As Brazil is located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are the opposite of those we know in Europe: summer runs from December to March and winter rages from June to September.
Summer periods are very hot in most of the territory, with temperatures that can reach 43°C, combined with high humidity.
Inside the country, the climate varies considerably from region to region.
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When is the best time to go to Rio de Janeiro and southern Brazil?
Between green mountains, lively and festive neighborhoods and dream beaches, Rio de Janeiro is a hectic city to discover at least once in your life.
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The southern regions of Brazil experience greater climate variations, with temperatures dropping to 15°C from June to August and reaching 35°C in summer in
Rio de Janeiro
, the country's emblematic destination with its succession of bays. with sinuous curves, hills covered with tropical vegetation and lively beaches from morning to evening.
The best way to discover its forms is to contemplate it from the top of
Corcovado
, where the imposing statue of Christ the Redeemer stands.
The most famous beaches are
Copacabana
and
Ipanema
, where it is best to go in the morning, when the air is crisp, or in the late afternoon, when the sunset sets the Dois Irmaos mountain profile ablaze.
Don't miss a stroll through the
hillside
neighborhood of Santa Teresa , which is reached by a flight of steps made of colorful tiles.
Rio Carnival
, Brazil 's
most famous celebration, is held every year from midnight on the Friday before Ash Wednesday.
If this holiday is celebrated throughout the country, it is in Rio de Janeiro that it takes its most extravagant form.
In the
sambodromo
, a street lined with stands set up for the event, spectators live to the rhythm of the percussion, while the best samba schools in the city parade to crown an entire year of preparation.
On the nature side, the
Iguazu Falls
, located in the
state of Paraná
to the south, are unmissable with their multitude of spectacular waterfalls.
They are ideally discovered between February and May, to avoid the rains and enjoy the most pleasant temperatures.
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When is the best time to go to Bahia and Northeast Brazil?
The capital Salvador de Bahia is renowned for its colorful colonial buildings, culture and tropical coastline.
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The northeast of Brazil has pleasant temperatures all year round, with temperatures hovering between 20°C and 30°C, often accompanied by a breeze coming from the ocean.
June and July are slightly wetter in the
state of Bahia
, where the capital
Salvador
has retained its African soul, with Candomblé rituals and spontaneous gatherings of groups dancing capoeira on the sublime beaches of
Porto Seguro
and
Arraial da Added
.
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When is the best time to go to the Pantanal and central Brazil?
The largest humid region in the world, the Pantanal is a marvel of nature still preserved from urbanization.
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The Brazilian Pantanal is a mosaic of flooded grasslands, savannahs and rainforests, bordered by towering mountain ranges.
It is the largest floodplain in the world, where annual rains break the banks of the
Rio Paraguay
and its many tributaries, leaving only the peaks to emerge, which then become islands in a sea of crystal clear water.
Temperatures can reach 40°C during the rainy season, while the driest and most pleasant period is from May to October.
During the wettest months, February and March, the region is characterized by floods and rains which can make travel difficult.
When is the best time to go to the Amazon?
The third longest river in the world, the Amazon flows into the Atlantic Ocean north of Brazil.
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There are two ways to access the Amazon rainforest: either from Manaus in the north, or via the lesser-known but more easily accessible route from
Mato Grosso
to the south.
The Amazon is characterized by a rainy season stretching from December to May, during which temperatures exceed 30°C, while they are more temperate the rest of the year.
The Amazon, the third longest river in the world, crosses the largest tropical forest on the planet where the fauna and flora form one of the most diversified ecosystems, which are best discovered between April and November, when it is drier and less hot.
It is also easier to spot wildlife during this time when the rivers retreat into their main course.
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