The month in detail
What to expect in August
In August, Belém sees 32°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Belém. Compared to July: 7 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Belém is July (5.3/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Brazil
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
💶CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 87%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Belém ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
BrazilEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.3 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
1.46°S · 48.50°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Belém?
July is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 45.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Belém get in July?
Belém averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Belém?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Belém in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Belém good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Belém scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 5.0/10.
When should you avoid Belém?
January is the most difficult month to visit Belém, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Belém in August?
The average UV index reaches 9 in August in Belém (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.