Rent a guarda-sol (umbrella). The UV index here is like nowhere else. And wear sunglasses even if you aren't a celebrity—the glare off the sand is blinding. New Year’s Eve (Réveillon) is Unhinged (In the Best Way) If you only experience one week of Brazilian summer, make it the week of December 31st.
Not a gentle drizzle. We are talking about torrential, sideways rain that floods the cidade maravilhosa in 20 minutes. One moment you’re sipping a caipirinha in the sun; the next, you’re wading through ankle-deep water looking for cover. summer in brazil
Here is what it’s actually like to spend a summer in Brazil. Let’s get the practical stuff out of the way. It is hot. Not "nice pool weather" hot, but "your sunglasses fog up the second you step outside" hot. In cities like Rio, São Paulo, and Salvador, temperatures regularly hit 40°C (104°F) with humidity that makes you feel like you’re swimming through the air. Rent a guarda-sol (umbrella)