January - March

In between January and March is mid-summer across Brazil, although the balmier days are accompanied by the beginning of the rainy season in the Amazon and the Pantanal. February specifically is a popular time for Brazilians to travel, with Carnival usually falling in this month.

Events and Festivals

-New Year celebration, Rio de Janeiro -January

-Three Kings Festival (Dia de Reis), Salvador -January

-Modern Art Week ( Semana de Arte Moderna), Sao Paolo -February

-Carnaval (Rio, Salvador, and Recife/Olinda) -February or March

Easter and Passion Plays, Nova Jerusalem -March or April

The Brazilian Grand Prix of Formula 1, Sao Paolo -March or April

The Brazilian Beer Festival, Blumenau -March or April