Brazil weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Brazil this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Brazil in August?
In August, Brazil experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Cassino at 17°C to very warm in Conceicao at 37°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Conceicao and 12°C in Cassino.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Floriano with an average of 0.5 mm to heavy rainfall in Boa Vista with 172 mm. In Rio de Janeiro, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. The city Rio de Janeiro usually sees around 182 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Brazil, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Brazil's yearly weather, check out our Brazil climate page.
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Average weather in Rio de Janeiro
In August Rio de Janeiro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sao Paulo
In August Sao Paulo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Florianópolis
In August Florianópolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gramado
In August Gramado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fortaleza
In August Fortaleza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Brazil?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Brazil with overall perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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