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Brazil is vast, so the best time depends on whether you want the coast, the Amazon or the falls.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | December to March | Hot, lively and the peak beach season. Carnival falls here. |
| Shoulder | April to June, September to November | Warm, pleasant and quieter, good value. |
| Winter | June to August | Milder and drier in the south, the dry season in the Amazon. |
Peak season on the coast, with Rio, the beaches and the islands at their liveliest. It is hot and humid, and Carnival, usually in February or early March, is the headline event, so book far ahead for it.
Warm, settled weather with thinner crowds and better prices. A strong all-round time to combine Rio with other regions without the summer intensity.
The south is milder and drier, pleasant for the cities. In the Amazon this is the drier season, better for jungle trails and wildlife, while the Iguazu Falls are impressive year-round.
CARNIVAL BOOKS OUT EARLY
Carnival is the busiest and priciest time in Rio and Salvador. If it is the reason for your trip, book flights and hotels many months ahead, and expect premium rates.
Flights from Dubai to Rio or Sao Paulo take around fifteen to sixteen hours with a stop, so Brazil rewards a longer trip. Apply for your visa well ahead.
Before you book flights, sort your visa. Check which route applies to your passport as a UAE resident on our Brazil visa from Dubai guide.
December to March for Rio and the coast, which is warm, lively and includes Carnival. The shoulder months are quieter and better value.
Usually in February or early March. It is the busiest and most expensive time in Rio and Salvador, so book far ahead.
June to August, the drier season, which is better for jungle trails and wildlife spotting.
The shoulder months, April to June and September to November, with warm weather, thinner crowds and better prices.
Given the distance, around two weeks lets you combine Rio with another region such as the northeast, the Amazon or the falls.
It depends on your passport. Check the route on our Brazil visa from Dubai guide before booking, and allow time to apply.