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The Brazilian Amazon

The Brazilian Amazon · Brazil · Manaus

A river wider than the eye can make sense of, pink dolphins surfacing beside the canoe, and a canopy walkway that puts you level with monkeys who could not care less.

The best time to visit The Brazilian Amazon is Jun–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F). Local time there is 02:00 (UTC-4).

Best time to go
Jun–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
MAO · Manaus

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High20 to 44°C68 to 111°F Rain0 to 260mm0 to 10.2in

June · high 85°F · rain 4.5in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Manaus, this page’s gateway

The Brazilian Amazon month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January29°C85°F213mm8.4in12.3h12.3h
February29°C85°F228mm9.0in12.2h12.2h
March30°C85°F257mm10.1in12.1h12.1h
April29°C85°F230mm9.1in12.0h12.0h
May29°C85°F212mm8.3in12.0h12.0h
June30°C85°F114mm4.5in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
July31°C87°F54mm2.1in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
August32°C90°F48mm1.9in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
September33°C91°F55mm2.2in12.1h12.1hin the recommended window
October32°C90°F77mm3.0in12.2h12.2hin the recommended window
November31°C88°F132mm5.2in12.3h12.3hin the recommended window
December30°C85°F231mm9.1in12.3h12.3h

Good to know

Currency
BRL · Brazilian real
Language
Portuguese
Plug
C, N
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 127/220 V there, 120 V at home — check your charger says 100-240 V.

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