The Best Times to Visit Brazil for Lower Prices, Fewer Tourists, and Perfect Weather

"In February, Brazil pulses with the beat of Carnival, as sequins, samba, and street parades electrify cities across the country. By March, the Amazon is deep into its wet season, a time when forest trails disappear under rising waters and canoes glide through flooded groves of trees. A few months later, the temperatures in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo drop, making it an ideal time to go sightseeing."

"The best time to visit both Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo is between May and October, unless you want to experience either city's buzzy Carnival celebrations, which occur every February or early March. If you want to visit the Amazon, our experts recommend visiting during the dry season, between July and December. To see Iguaçu Falls at its peak, plan your trip between December and March, when summer rains make the falls all the more impressive."

""Time your visit to be outside major public holidays like Carnival or New Year's, unless the party is your sole pursuit," Lily Bunker, a Latin America specialist at the luxury travel company Jacada, told T+L. "These popular periods attract significant crowds, impacting not only the serenity of exploration but also local infrastructure." She added that in Rio, "May to November offers a more relaxed experience.""

Brazil offers different ideal travel times across regions due to varied climates and events. February brings Carnival, with sequins, samba, and street parades energizing cities. March marks the Amazon's wet season when trails flood and canoe travel through submerged forest groves. May to October features cooler temperatures and fewer crowds in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, making sightseeing more comfortable. The Amazon dry season runs July to December, improving access to trails and wildlife viewing. Iguaçu Falls reach peak volume from December to March as summer rains swell the rivers. Travelers seeking smaller crowds should avoid major public holidays.

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