Brazil weather in August
What is the weather like in Brazil in August?
The weather conditions in Brazil in August vary from tolerable to perfect depending on the destination.
During August in Brazil, the average maximum temperature varies from moderate in Cassino with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Conceicao with 37°C (98°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Conceicao and 12°C (54°F) in Cassino.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Floriano with an average of 0.5mm (0.02 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Boa Vista with 172mm (6.77 inches).
It is the driest month of the year in Rio de Janeiro.
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.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Brazil, check out the map below.
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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 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (65°F) 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 (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) 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 (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and high 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 (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (49°F) 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 (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°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 May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Rio de Janeiro.
The worst months are January and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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