Climate - Brasilia (Brazil)

Brasília's climate is tropical, tempered by altitude, with a rainy season from October to April and a dry season from May to September.
The city is the capital of Brazil and is located in the center-south of the country, in the Federal District, at nearly 16 degrees south latitude and at 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) above sea level.
From June to August it is the winter of the southern hemisphere, and in fact the temperature decreases, especially at night, while during the day, being the sunniest season, the temperature rises and reaches values similar to the rest of the year. In this period, it can sometimes get a little cold at night, and the temperature can drop below 10 °C (50 °F).
From mid-August the temperature rises, and until October reaches the highest values of the year, before the rains.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F), that of the warmest month (October) is of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1475 millimeters (58.1 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (June) to 240 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (26.5 °F) in August, September to 28.5 °C (28.5 °F) in March, April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 2365 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Brasilia - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in January 2004, it dropped to 14.8 °C (58.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in January 2015, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in February 2007, it dropped to 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in February 1998, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.3 °C (83 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in March 1998, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, in March 1993, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 22.9 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, in April 2010, it dropped to 13.3 °C (55.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F). However, in April 1996, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 21.2 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.1 °F) and a maximum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, in May 2008, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in May 1994, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in June 1995, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, in June 1993, it reached 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in July 2000, it dropped to 5.5 °C (41.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in July 1997, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, in August 2007, it dropped to 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in August 2000, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.3 °C (61.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in September 1997, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in September 2019, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In October, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F). However, in October 1997, it dropped to 10.2 °C (50.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, in October 2017, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 170 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 23.6 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in November 2004, it dropped to 13.5 °C (56.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in November 2019, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, in December 2005, it dropped to 12.1 °C (53.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in December 2002, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 19 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 kph).