Brasília
Capital of Brazil
Brasília is the capital of Brazil and has a population of about 3 million people. Visitors come to see its distinctive architecture, including the Cathedral of Brasília, the Palácio do Planalto, and the Palácio da Alvorada.
What to see
The city features several significant architectural sites. Key structures include the Cathedral of Brasília, the Palácio do Planalto, and the Palácio da Alvorada. Other points of interest include the Brasília TV Tower, the Cláudio Santoro National Theater, the Itamaraty Palace, the JK Memorial, Lake Paranoá, and the Praça dos Três Poderes.
When to go
The driest and most comfortable months to visit are May through August, when rainfall is minimal, ranging from 0 to 30 mm. Temperatures during this period are moderate, with highs between 25 °C and 27 °C and lows dropping to 14 °C. The rainy season runs from November through March, with December seeing the highest precipitation at 260 mm over about 24 days.
Getting there
The city is served by the Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport, which is located 9 km from Brasília.
Top sights in Brasília
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 260 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 225 | 188 | 236 | 114 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 144 | 230 | 260 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Brasília (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Brasília TV Tower
- Cláudio Santoro National Theater
- Itamaraty Palace
- JK Memorial
- Lake Paranoá
- Praça dos Três Poderes