Climate:
Brazil's weather is quite diverse as there are five different
climatic regions: equatorial, tropical, semi-arid, highland
tropical and subtropical. The seasons are the reverse of those in
Europe and the United States. Cities such as Sao Paulo and
Brasilia, on the plateau, have a mild climate with temperatures
averaging 66°F (19°C). Rio de Janeiro, Recife, Natal and Salvador
on the coast have warmer climates balanced by the Trade Winds. Rio,
for example, has an average temperature of around 80°F (26°C),
which will climb to over 100°F (38°C) during the summer months. In
the southern Brazilian cities of Porto Alegre and Curitiba, the
subtropical climate is similar to parts of the US and Europe, with
frosts occurring in the winter months (July to August) when
temperatures can fall below freezing. Summers are hot, however.
Despite the popular image of the Amazon as a region of blistering
heat, temperatures rarely rise above 90°F (32°C), and days are
generally warm, wet and humid. The region has two seasons: a rainy
season (November to May) and not-so-rainy season (June to
October).
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