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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 90/100

Brasília in August

Excellent · 90/100
High / low27° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation18 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover16%monthly average
15.78° S, 47.93° WElevation 1,136 mUTC−3 · Brasilia Standard Time
When to goBrasília · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90August
Best timeMay–Jul
August: high / low27° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Brasília averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 15° — warm weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 16%.

Days are 2° warmer than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 1.7°.

August scores 90/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Brasília.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 18:04 local time, giving 11 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 90/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%85%
Dry days · 33%89%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Brasília this month

Plano Piloto
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Plano Piloto

Federal District · 5.3 km E
27°Aug high
2wet days
89score
Plano Piloto
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Guará

Federal District · 5.6 km SW
27°Aug high
2wet days
88score
Guará
Jardim Botânico
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Jardim Botânico

Federal District · 16 km SE
26°Aug high
2wet days
90score
Jardim Botânico
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Samambaia

Federal District · 22 km SW
26°Aug high
2wet days
91score
Samambaia
ivTop of the table

Brazil's best in August

Where to go in August
Belo Horizonte
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Belo Horizonte

Minas Gerais
25°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Belo Horizonte
Franca
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Franca

São Paulo
25°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Franca
Contagem
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Contagem

Minas Gerais
24°Aug high
3wet days
94score
Contagem
Itaúna
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Itaúna

Minas Gerais
25°Aug high
2wet days
94score
Itaúna
·Questions

Brasília in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Brasília?

August scores 90/100 for Brasília, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 27°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Brasília in August?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 15°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Brasília in August?

Brasília receives about 18 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 2 days.