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Best time to visit Brasília

Go inMay–September

Come for the modernist architecture of Oscar Niemeyer.

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Brasília month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilGreat27°CWetQuietCheapest–
MayGreat26°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat25°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat25°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat27°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat28°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
OctoberGreat28°CWetQuietCheapest–
NovemberGood27°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
DecemberGood26°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in November–March.

Seen from above, Brasília is shaped like an aeroplane; it was built in about four years.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Brasília?

The best time to visit Brasília is May–September. Come for the modernist architecture of Oscar Niemeyer.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Brasília?

Fares to Brasília stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Brasília busiest?

Brasília rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Brasília?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C, and June the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is October–April.

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