Country in South America

Brazil Map

Interactive map of Brazil with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 64°F now🕔 5:22 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 216 million

Summary

Brazil is a country in South America. Brazil is a country in South America with its capital at Brasilia. It has a population of about 216 million. The capital is Brasilia.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Brazil with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 64°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Brazil is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 60°F.

The closest major airport is Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), about 536 mi away. Nearby highlights include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes and Copacabana Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 6.5°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Brazil today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Brazil

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 15°47′51″S 47°53′30.8″W (-15.7975, -47.8919)

Quick facts about Brazil

TypeCountry
ContinentSouth America
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates15°47′51″S 47°53′30.8″W (-15.7975, -47.8919)
CapitalBrasilia
Population216.000.000
Area3.287.955 sq mi
ISO codeBR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3BRA
CurrencyBrazilian real (BRL)
LanguagesPortuguese
Calling code+55
Time zoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Local time5:22 AM (UTC-03:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each city in Brazil

2 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each river in Brazil

1 rivers mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Brazil

2 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in South America

Sorted by distance from Brazil.

Getting to Brazil

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Brazil

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Sao Paulo Guarulhos International AirportGRU536 miSao Paulo
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International AirportGIG571 miRio de Janeiro

Top attractions in Brazil

Things to do in Brazil

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Brazil.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brazil?

Brazil is a country in South America. Its coordinates are -15.7975, -47.8919. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Brazil right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 39% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Brazil?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Brazil, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Brazil in?

Brazil observes America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-03:00). The local time is 5:22 AM.

How many people live in Brazil?

Brazil has a population of approximately 216 million.

What is the nearest airport to Brazil?

The closest airports are Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), 536 mi away and Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), 571 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Brazil?

Popular options include Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach and Amazon River.

What places are in Brazil?

Brazil covers 3 places in this atlas, including Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Amazon River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 5:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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