Wonder of the World

Brasília

Brazil

Best timeApr–Sep

Set inBrazil

In season~81°F high

Climate57–88°F

CurrencyBRL

LanguagePortuguese

TimezoneUTC-03:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Brasília

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in May, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 76%

WarmestSep · 88°F

WettestFeb

Best windowApr–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Brasília: the sweeping white arches of the JK Bridge over Lake Paranoá

Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District. Located in the Brazilian Highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace Rio de Janeiro as the national capital. Brasília is Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a population of 2.8 million. Among major Latin American cities, it has the highest GDP per capita.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr–Sep, the 6 months that line up best.

Brasília: the white dome of the National Museum beside the national library

Brasília: aerial view of the round national stadium

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Brasília?

The best time to visit Brasília is April–September, in Brazil.

Where is Brasília?

Brasília is in Brazil.

What is Brasília known for?

Brasília is the capital city of Brazil and the Federal District. Located in the Brazilian Highlands in the country's Central-West region, it was founded by President Juscelino Kubitschek on 21 April 1960, to replace Rio de Janeiro as the national capital. Brasília is Brazil's third-most populous city after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with a population of 2.8 million. Among major Latin American cities, it has the highest GDP per capita.

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Brasília: looping cloverleaf ramps seen straight down from above