Brazil. Climate and weather of the country by seasons

Brazil is a huge country, most of itwhose territory is in the tropics. The climate in some of its regions is very diverse, but mostly hot. Let's look at the weather and learn how the climate of Brazil is changing by months.

Features of the weather conditions in Brazil

The stretching of the territory caused six different types of climatic conditions in the country:

• Equatorial climate - average temperatures from+ 24 ° C to + 26 ° C. Almost every day there is a short rain, sometimes a downpour. Vegetation in these territories is a moist equatorial wooded thicket.
• The semi-arid region is the average temperature inthese areas are high, about 27 ˚С, even in the cold season it does not fall below +20 - + 22˚С. Rains are irregular and meager. Features of the vegetation of this region are thorny bushes and cacti.
• Tropical climate - from October to April(Brazilian summer) the weather is humid and warm, and from May to September (in winter) - warm and dry. Possible temperature changes from +13 ˚С to +27 ˚С. Vegetation is dominated by shrubs, as the soil is infertile, with high acidity. Such weather conditions have eastern and central Brazil.
• The climate is high-tropical - typical for the mostelevated regions of the Atlantic plateau. In winter, frost and frost are possible here, and heavy rains come in the summer. The average annual temperature ranges from +18 ˚С to +22 ˚С.
• The Atlantic climate of Brazil is typical for itscoastal areas. The rains here are plentiful, and the average temperature from +18 ° C to the south along the coast increases to + 26 ° C. The specific vegetation of this region is called the Atlantic forest.
• The subtropical climate of Brazil is characterized byan average temperature of +18 ° C and an amplitude of up to 13 ° C during the year. Summer here is mild and warm, and in winter snowfalls are possible. The rains are on a regular basis. The vegetation characteristic of subtropics depends on the height of the territory above sea level. On the plains are often found cereals, and in the mountains - coniferous plants.

As you can see, each of these climatic zonesstrongly affects the weather conditions of a certain area and causes the formation of a characteristic flora and fauna. The large territory of Brazil is influenced by the equatorial and tropical climate.

Summer. The climate of Brazil from December to March

At a time when we are raging blizzards and crackingfrost, in Brazil is warm and humid. This is due to the peculiarity that the seasons are directly opposite to the European seasons. The Brazilian summer begins on 22 December and lasts until 21 March. This time of year is characterized by abundant precipitation and warm air temperature. The thermometer in December shows an average temperature of +33 ° C in the daytime and +25 ° C at night. In the north-east of the country, the average temperature is lower by 3-4 degrees. And in the central part of it they are equal to + 29 ° C - in the daytime and +19 ° C - at night.

The heat subsides at the end of January, and February is no longerso sultry. The average daily temperature can vary from +27 ˚С to +32 ˚С depending on the territory. As already mentioned, during the winter months the Brazilian weather is characterized by high humidity. In December, there are 15-25 rainy days.

Such a high temperature of the air contributes to the warming of the water on the coasts. At this time, the indicator can reach +29 ° C.

Autumn. What is the climate in Brazil from April to June?

March 22 begins the Brazilian autumn.This time of year can be characterized as moderately hot. In the northeast, the average temperature in the daytime is about + 29 ° C, and in the central part of the country this figure is lower by 1-2 degrees. Accordingly, at night the thermometer reaches + 23 ° C and + 17 ° C.

In April and closer to May, average temperature indicators are reduced by a few degrees. Water in the waters of the seas is still warm - +27 ˚С. Rains can last 10-20 days in one month.

Brazilian winter (July-September)

The beginning of the Brazilian winter is June 22.It lasts until September 21. At this time, there is a significant decrease in air and water temperatures. This is especially noticeable in the southern part of Brazil. Here, frost may occur from July. The average temperature in July June and August ranges from + 11 ° C to +15 ° C at night and from +25 ° C to +27 ° C in the daytime. In southern regions, the temperature can drop to +17 ° C in the daytime.

The amount of precipitation at this time is significantly reduced. In September there are usually 3-5 rainy days.

Spring. The climate of the country from October to December

September 22-December 21 is the period of the Brazilianspring. The time comes for a hot and arid season. From the north-eastern regions of the country, the average temperature in the daytime ranges from +32 ˚С to +34 ˚С. In the center of Brazil, the same figure is + 30 ° C. Night temperatures can range from + 11 ° C to +25 ° C, depending on the area. On the coasts of the country the climate is softer, not so hot and more precipitation.

The tourist season begins in October and lastsuntil March, at a time when he himself fully reflects the hot climate of Brazil. Photos of travelers who have visited this tropical country, amaze with its colorful. The picturesque nature, formed against such specific weather conditions, makes this country very attractive for tourists.