Brazil

Brazil is the fifth-largest country on Earth, spanning equatorial rainforest to temperate grasslands. Rio de Janeiro averages 23°C in July (winter) and 27°C in January (summer), with the rainy season from December to March bringing afternoon tropical downpours. Sao Paulo sits at 760m elevation, producing milder weather: 15°C in July and 22°C in January with drizzle common in summer. The Amazon (Manaus) is hot and humid year-round at 26-32°C, with a rainy season from December to May. Salvador and the northeast coast are tropical with consistent 25-30°C temperatures and a drier season from September to March. The Pantanal’s dry season (April to October) is the best time for wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around shrinking water sources. Southern Brazil (Florianopolis, Porto Alegre) has a temperate climate with cooler winters (10-15°C) and warm summers (25-30°C).