Weather in Brazil
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The seasons in Brazil are the exact opposite of those in the northern hemisphere. Being such a large country, there are five major climatic regions in Brazil. These are equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland tropical and subtropical. In the southern parts of Brazil, the subtropical climate is quite similar to that of Europe and America, with the winter months bringing frost and near freezing temperatures.
The winter months are between July and August. Cities located along Brazil’s coastline have warmer climates, with Rio de Janeiro averaging about 26° C (80°F) , with high temperatures of up to 38° C (100°F) in the summer. The capital of Brasilia is located on the plateau and has a milder climate with temperatures averaging about 19° C (66°F).
In the Amazon areas, there are two seasons, which are the rainy season (November to May) and the drier season (June to October). Days in this area are generally humid and warm with temperatures of approximately 32° C (90°F). The Amazon has high and relatively regular levels of rainfall. This contrasts sharply with the north-eastern part of Brazil, which has a semi-arid climate. Rainfall is scarce, and there have been droughts in this area.