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Brazil
Brazil in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Brazil in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Brazil in August?
- Macapá is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 33°C (91°F) in August; Rio Grande is the coolest at 17°C (63°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Brazil in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Atins (27°C (81°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
33°
Macapá
Coolest
17°
Rio Grande
Driest
3 mm
Atins
Warmest sea
27°
Atins
Across Brazil, August highs run from 17°C (63°F) (Rio Grande) to 33°C (91°F) (Macapá). On average it is about as warm as July. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Brasília, Ipanema, and Macapá.
Best places in Brazil in August
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95 
Brasília
Federal District · Brazil
27° / 13° 15 mm Aug
84
Ipanema
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
27° / 16° 38 mm Aug
65
Macapá
Amapá · Brazil
33° / 23° 122 mm Aug
67
Garopaba
Santa Catarina · Brazil
20° / 12° 109 mm Aug
55
Rio Grande
Rio Grande do Sul · Brazil
17° / 11° 121 mm Aug
58
Alter do Chão
Pará · Brazil
32° / 23° 49 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceilândia | 27° | 13° | 13 mm | — | 98 |
| Taguatinga | 27° | 13° | 14 mm | — | 98 |
| Brasília | 27° | 13° | 15 mm | — | 95 |
| Belo Horizonte | 27° | 13° | 14 mm | — | 95 |
| Copacabana | 27° | 16° | 38 mm | — | 84 |
| Ipanema | 27° | 16° | 38 mm | — | 84 |
| Rio de Janeiro | 27° | 16° | 41 mm | — | 84 |
| Atins | 33° | 22° | 3 mm | 27° | 79 |
| Pinheiros | 22° | 12° | 43 mm | — | 78 |
| São Paulo | 22° | 12° | 44 mm | — | 78 |
| Capão Bonito | 22° | 10° | 42 mm | — | 75 |
| Salvador | 27° | 20° | 140 mm | — | 69 |
| Garopaba | 20° | 12° | 109 mm | 17° | 67 |
| Macapá | 33° | 23° | 122 mm | — | 65 |
| Alter do Chão | 32° | 23° | 49 mm | — | 58 |
| Rio Grande | 17° | 11° | 121 mm | 14° | 55 |
Festivals in Brazil in August
- Festival de Gramado International film festival
- Festa Literária Internacional do Pelourinho
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Brazil in August?
Average daytime highs range from 17° in Rio Grande to 33° in Macapá.
Can you swim in Brazil in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Atins at about 27°.