Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Aparecida, Brazil
The Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida in Aparecida, Brazil, is a minor basilica, cathedral, and sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida. Built in Romanesque Revival architecture with a height of 100 m and a capacity of 45,000, it is one of the most looked-up sights in the country. It is also recognized as CONDEPHAAT Good Class heritage.
Planning a visit
The weather varies through the year with daily highs and lows. January is the warmest month with a high of 29 °C and a low of 20 °C, accompanied by 242 mm of rain on about 25 days. July is the coolest month with a high of 23 °C and a low of 13 °C and 30 mm of rain on about 3 days. The rainiest months are January and December with about 25 rainy days each, while July has the fewest rainy days at about 3 days.
The nearest airport is Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport in São José Dos Campos, located 77 km away. The major hub is São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport in São Paulo, 142 km away. The capital Brasília is 832 km away. The basilica is open from 06:00 to 22:00 and provides wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is January, with about 242 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 242 | 189 | 172 | 75 | 53 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 69 | 120 | 148 | 215 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
