!full! — Rainy Season Brazil

Don't let the forecast scare you off. There are major perks to visiting during the "off" months:

The rainy season in Brazil is caused by the movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), a belt of low-pressure systems that encircles the Earth near the equator. During the southern hemisphere summer, the ITCZ moves southward, bringing warm, moist air from the equator towards the southern parts of Brazil. This leads to an increase in precipitation, particularly in the eastern and southern regions of the country. rainy season brazil

Afternoon thunderstorms in Rio and São Paulo frequently cause short delays at domestic airports. Build a buffer into your connection times. Don't let the forecast scare you off