In a country as vast as Brazil, you’ll have the chance to explore everything from tropical rainforests to eternally sunny islands, making it a year-round destination depending on where you're headed. The summer months (December to March) bring the heat and humidity you'd expect of Brazil, with temperatures reaching well above 30°C. With water levels at their highest, the Iguazu Falls are at their most dramatic, creating truly spectacular cascades. From April to June, autumn offers a lovely reprieve with cooler temperatures and more manageable rainfall across most of Brazil – this is the ideal time for exploring cities like Rio and São Paulo. Winter (June to September) might sound chilly, but this is Brazil so it’s beautifully mild, and it marks the dry season in the Amazon – fantastic for wildlife spotting when the water levels drop. This is peak season for the Pantanal when animals gather at shrinking watering holes, making it a wildlife photographer's dream. By spring (September to December), the country starts warming up again with increasing rainfall in the Amazon, creating lush landscapes for those who don’t mind getting a little soggy. Lençóis Maranhenses is at its most striking with brimming lagoons set amongst the towering white sand dunes. Keep in mind that Brazil's diverse climate zones mean your experience will vary dramatically depending on whether you're lounging on the beaches of the northeast, exploring these natural wonders, or discovering the cosmopolitan south.