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Brasília

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Brasília?

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Brasília month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Brasília are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and December the wettest (about 214 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.218.418210.1
February26.518.516610.2
March26.518.412910.2
April26.217.87810.5
May25.716.01310.7
June25.314.9310.6
July25.414.2010.8
August27.716.1810.9
September29.718.22111.2
October29.119.39010.5
November26.518.41999.5
December26.318.52149.5

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What is being reported around Brasília

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People and places shaping Brasília

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Research updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Past and future events in Brasília

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Inauguration of Brasília

    Brasília was officially inaugurated on 21 April 1960, marking its establishment as Brazil's capital.

  2. UNESCO World Heritage inscription

    In 1987 Brasília was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its modernist architecture and urban planning.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Brasília has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Brasília yet.

Local business and employers

  • Central Bank of Brazil

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Brasília. Central bank of Brazil.

  • Bank of Brazil

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Brasília. Brazilian banking institution.

  • University of Brasília

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Brasília. Public, federal university in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.

  • Oi

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Brasília. Defunct Brazilian telecommunications company.

  • Caixa

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Brasília. Brazilian government-owned financial institution.

Newspapers and local media

  • Diário Oficial da União

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Brasília. Official journal of the Brazilian government.

  • Rádio Nacional Brasília

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Brasília. Radio station in Brazil.

  • Rádio Senado

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Brasília. Radio station in Brazil.

  • Rádio Top FM (Brasília)

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Brasília. Radio station in Brazil.

  • SBT Brasília

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Brasília. Television station in Federal District, Brazil.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Memorial JK

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Museum, memorial, mausoleum in Eixo Monumental, Brasília.

  • Espaço Lúcio Costa

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Museum in Brazil.

  • Cathedral of Brasília

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Catholic church in Brasília, Brazil.

  • Monumental Axis

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Avenue in Brasilia, Brazil.

  • Palácio do Planalto

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Palace in Brasília, Brazil.

  • Estádio Nacional de Brasília

    Wikidata places this site in Brasília. Football stadium and multipurpose arena in Brasília, DF, Brazil.

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01 · Overview

Brasília, in brief

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02 · History

How Brasília took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Brasília

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Brasília

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Brasília

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Brasília

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Brasília

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08 · Questions

Questions about Brasília

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brasília

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Brasília located and what are its coordinates?

Brasília is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -15.7797, -47.9297 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Brasília?

Brasília has a recorded population of approximately 2,207,718 and observes the America/Sao_Paulo time zone (BRL).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Brasília?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Brasília include pt-BR, es, en, fr, and the circulating currency is BRL.

04 · Q&A

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