AI-generatedBrasília at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,420 h
- Rain a year
- 1,337 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 1,136 m
Climate in Brasília
Brasília has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Brasília is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:4418:10
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:31–06:13 · evening 17:42–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:23–05:31 · evening 18:24–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Brasília in October?
In October, Brasília is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 26 min05:44 – 18:10
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Brasília
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Brasília, 50 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Brasília
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Brasília: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Brasília has about 15 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Brasília
How breezy and how cloudy Brasília is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Brasília typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Brasília: variable cloud, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Brasília
How often the day gets hot in Brasília (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Brasília has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Brasília
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in October (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 87 days a year, mostly from November to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 57 | 26° | 19° | 5.1 h | 23 | 218 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 26° | 19° | 5.6 h | 20 | 192 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 26° | 18° | 5.4 h | 21 | 202 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 26° | 18° | 6.7 h | 13 | 91 |
| MayMay | 96 | 26° | 16° | 7.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 25° | 15° | 8.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 26° | 15° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 27° | 16° | 8.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 30° | 19° | 7.5 h | 5 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 29° | 19° | 6.2 h | 15 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 55 | 26° | 18° | 4.6 h | 23 | 220 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 26° | 19° | 4.7 h | 24 | 243 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
15.78° S, 47.93° W · 1,136 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Best time to visit Brasília
The best time to visit Brasília is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 243 mm.
Brasília through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Brasília in the dry season
May – Sep
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Brasília in the rainy season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 26–29 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 138 rainy days in all
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Brasília
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Brasília: score 99 against 55. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. July has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 55 | 99better |
| Day high | 29° | 26° |
| Night low | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Brasília month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January26° · 5 h
In January, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 218 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in January59February26° · 6 h
In February, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 192 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in February58March26° · 5 h
In March, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 202 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in March73April26° · 7 h
In April, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in April96May26° · 8 h
In May, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in May98June25° · 8 h
In June, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in June99July26° · 9 h
In July, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in July97August27° · 9 h
In August, Brasília is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in August77September30° · 8 h
In September, Brasília is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in September55October29° · 6 h
In October, Brasília is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in October55November26° · 5 h
In November, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 220 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
Brasília in November56December26° · 5 h
In December, Brasília is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 243 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Brasília.
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Brasília vs. Goiânia
In October Brasília has the better holiday weather (score 55 vs. 42). During the day Goiânia is 2 °C warmer than Brasília.
| in October | Brasília | Goiânia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 55 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Brasília ranks 15 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4Belo Horizonte27°75
- 5João Pessoa29°27°75
- 6Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Porto Alegre24°20°71
- 15BrasíliaThis page29°55
Planning a trip to Brasília
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Brasília in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Brasília has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 5 min
- Distance
- 8,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Brasília
When is the best time to visit Brasília?
The best time to visit Brasília is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Brasília?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. June is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Brasília?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 243 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Brasília get?
Brasília gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.8 hours a day; in November there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Brasília in?
Brasília uses the time zone America/Sao_Paulo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Brasília?
A nonstop flight from London to Brasília takes about 11 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Brasília?
Brasília has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during October half-term (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 96, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 57.
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