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Usual weather in Southeast

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Southeast? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Southeast

Southeast is part of Brazil. Brazil is a huge country, so the climate is varied here. Mostly the climate is tropical, but temperate in south. Near the equator the weather doesn't change much during the year, but winters are sometimes cold in the south. And in the mountainous it snows. Most of Brazil has only moderate rainfall, but the Amazon region is humid.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Afonso Cláudio, Alto Ribeira State Touristic Park, Amparo, Anchieta, Angra dos Reis, Aparecida, Aracruz, Araguari, Araraquara, Araruama, Araçatuba, Armação dos Búzios, Arraial do Cabo, Arujá, Assis, Bananal, Barra Mansa, Barra do Turvo, Barueri, Bauru, Belo Horizonte, Bertioga, Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, Brumadinho, Cabo Frio, Cachoeira Paulista, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Caconde, Cajati, Campinas, Campinas Region, Campos do Jordão, Campos dos Goytacazes, Cananéia, Caraguatatuba, Caraça, Cariacica, Casimiro de Abreu, Castelo, Caxambu, Caçapava, Central, Central East, Central São Paulo, Central West, Colatina, Conceição da Barra, Conceição de Jacareí, Congonhas, Conservatória, Costa Verde, Cotia, Cruzeiro, Cubatão, Cunha, Diamantina, Divinópolis, Domingos Martins, Duque de Caxias, Embu das Artes, Espírito Santo, Franco da Rocha, Fumaça, Fundão, Governador Valadares, Grande Rio, Grande São Paulo, Guarapari, Guararema, Guaratinguetá, Guarujá, Guarulhos, Holambra, Iconha, Iguape, Ilha Grande, Ilhabela, Indaiatuba, Itaboraí, Itaguaí, Itanhaém, Itapecerica da Serra, Itapemirim, Itaperuna, Itatiaia, Itatiaia National Park, Itaúnas, Itu, Jacareí, Jacupiranga, Jaguariúna, Jaú, Jequitinhonha Mucuri, Joanópolis, Juiz de Fora, Jundiaí, Juquitiba, Juquiá, Lakes Region, Linhares, Lorena, Macaé, Mairiporã, Mambucaba, Mangaratiba, Marataízes, Mariana, Maringá, Maromba, Marília, Miguel Pereira, Minas Gerais, Miracatu, Mogi Mirim, Mogi das Cruzes, Mongaguá, Monte Alegre do Sul, Montes Claros, Niterói, North Coast, North São Paulo, Northwest, Northwest São Paulo, Nova Friburgo, Nova Iguaçu, Nova Venécia, Osasco, Ouro Branco, Ouro Preto, Paquetá Island, Paranapiacaba, Paraty, Pariquera Açu, Pedra Azul State Park, Penedo, Peruíbe, Petrópolis, Pindamonhangaba, Piracaia, Piracicaba, Pirapora, Piúma, Poços de Caldas, Praia Grande, Presidente Prudente, Quatis, Queluz, Registro, Resende, Ribeirão Preto, Rio Bonito, Rio Doce, Rio Novo do Sul, Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Isabel, Santa Leopoldina, Santa Maria de Jetibá, Santa Teresa, Santana de Parnaíba, Santo André, Santo Antônio do Pinhal, Santos, Santos Dumont, Santos and South Coast, Saquarema, Serra, Serra Negra, Serra da Bocaina National Park, Serra da Canastra National Park, Serra da Mantiqueira, Serra do Mar State Park, Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Serrana, Serro, Sete Lagoas, Socorro, Sorocaba, Sorocabana, São Bernardo do Campo, São Caetano do Sul, São Carlos, São Fidélis, São Francisco de Itabapoana, São Gonçalo, São José do Barreiro, São José do Rio Preto, São José dos Campos, São João da Barra, São João del Rei, São Lourenço, São Lourenço da Serra, São Luiz do Paraitinga, São Mateus, São Paulo, São Roque, São Sebastião, São Thomé das Letras, São Vicente, Taboão da Serra, Taubaté, Teresópolis, Teófilo Otoni, Tiradentes, Trindade, Triângulo Mineiro, Três Rios, Ubatuba, Uberaba, Uberlândia, Valença, Valinhos, Valley Region, Vargem Grande Paulista, Varre Sai, Venda Nova do Imigrante, Viana, Vila Velha, Vinhedo, Visconde de Mauá, Vitória, Volta Redonda, West São Paulo, Zona da Mata, Águas de Lindóia, Águas de São Pedro.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Rio De Janeiro and in many other cities. The warmest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The coldest month here is September, the average maximum temperature is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 12.9. The least rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 5.9.

When travelling around Southeast, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Brazil is Pico da Neblina (2994 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Southeast. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in January is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in January is 29.6 ℃ (85.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.2 ℃ (73.76 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 11.9. The average rainfall is 113.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:22 and at the end of the month 13:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in February is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in February is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.85 ℃ (85.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 9. The average rainfall is 106.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:52 and at the end of the month 12:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in March is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in March is 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.85 ℃ (85.73 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.1. The average rainfall is 101.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 11:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in April is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in April is 27.7 ℃ (81.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.05 ℃ (80.69 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 10. The average rainfall is 137.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:33 and at the end of the month 11:16.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in May is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in May is 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.05 ℃ (80.69 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.05 ℃ (78.89 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 7.8. The average rainfall is 87.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:16 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:01 and at the end of the month 10:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in June is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in June is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.05 ℃ (78.89 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 5.9. The average rainfall is 80.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:44 and at the end of the month 10:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in July is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in July is 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.7 ℃ (78.26 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 6.1. The average rainfall is 56.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:50 and at the end of the month 11:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in August is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in August is 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.45 ℃ (77.81 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 6.1. The average rainfall is 51.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:16 and at the end of the month 11:34.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in September is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in September is 25 ℃ (77 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.45 ℃ (77.81 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.75 ℃ (78.35 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.2. The average rainfall is 85.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:34 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:53 and at the end of the month 12:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in October is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in October is 26.5 ℃ (79.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.2 ℃ (68.36 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.75 ℃ (78.35 ℉). At the end of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.85 ℃ (80.33 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 10. The average rainfall is 87.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:32 and at the end of the month 12:51.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in November is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in November is 27.2 ℃ (80.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.1 ℃ (71.78 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.85 ℃ (80.33 ℉). At the end of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 11.1. The average rainfall is 95.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:08 and at the end of the month 13:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Southeast in December is this: The average highest temperature in Southeast in December is 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.85 ℃ (82.13 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.05 ℃ (84.29 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 12.9. The average rainfall is 169.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:30 and at the end of the month 13:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Southeast in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Belo Horizontetemperature: - highest temperature: 26.9 ℃ (80.42 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.6 ℃ (65.48 ℉)rainfall: 321.8mmrainy days: 20.2
Rio De Janeirotemperature: - highest temperature: 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉)rainfall: 169.3mmrainy days: 12.9
Sao Paulotemperature: - highest temperature: 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉)lowest temperature: 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉)rainfall: 200.6mmrainy days: 16.2
Vitoriatemperature: - highest temperature: 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉)lowest temperature: 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉)rainfall: 196.8mmrainy days: 13.3




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.