Summer In Brazil |link| May 2026

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.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Vibe: High heat, cold beer, and the sound of samba drifting through the streets summer in brazil

Brazil in the summer is not relaxing in the way a Swiss spa is relaxing. It is loud, sweaty, and unpredictable. You will get lost. You might get sunburned. Your hair will frizz instantly. Rent a guarda-sol (umbrella)