Brazil weather in August
What is the weather like in Brazil in August?
The weather conditions in Brazil in August vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During August in Brazil, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in São Joaquim with 17°C (62°F) to very high in Teresina with 35°C (95°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (69°F) in Teresina and 7°C (45°F) in São Joaquim.
Precipitation in August varies from almost no in Floriano with an average of 1mm (0inch) of rainfall to heavy in Recife with 214mm (8.4inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 182 hours of sunshine in Rio de Janeiro during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Brazil.
Where to go in Brazil in August





Popular destinations in Brazil
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Brazil?
Average weather in Rio de Janeiro
In August Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (78°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Sao Paulo
In August Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Florianópolis
In August Florianópolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Gramado
In August Gramado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (47°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Fortaleza
In August Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Brazil?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Brazil with commonly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Brazil is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro.
The worst months are January, February and March that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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