Tefé
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When to go: Tefé month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tefé are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), June the coldest (average low 23°C), and April the wettest (about 290 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 24.0 | 221 | 9.1 |
| February | 29.9 | 24.0 | 239 | 8.4 |
| March | 30.0 | 24.0 | 273 | 8.3 |
| April | 29.6 | 23.8 | 290 | 8.5 |
| May | 29.4 | 23.6 | 244 | 9.2 |
| June | 29.2 | 23.3 | 149 | 10.0 |
| July | 29.9 | 23.6 | 103 | 10.3 |
| August | 31.4 | 24.2 | 78 | 10.4 |
| September | 31.8 | 24.6 | 95 | 10.4 |
| October | 31.5 | 24.5 | 132 | 9.9 |
| November | 30.6 | 24.3 | 181 | 9.2 |
| December | 29.6 | 23.9 | 272 | 8.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1620
As early as 1620 the Portuguese Carmelites could already boast of converts among the Muras, those natives of the Amazon established around Lake Teffé and on the borders of the neighbouring rivers.
- Documented history · 1697
Tefé, also called Ega at one time, was the fourth of eight aldeias founded by Carmelite missionaries between 1697 and 1751 along the Solimões and Negro Rivers.
- Documented history · 1759
In 1759 the commandant Joaquim de Mello da Povoas converted the Carmelite mission on Lake Tefé into a town, which he named Ega; it was elevated to a city named Tefé in 1855 (but was known as Tefé before that time).
- Documented history · 1910
He describes that the natives learned Tupi very quickly, and despite having a very large and diverse array of languages spoken all around the Amazon, Tupi was spoken "with little corruption along the banks of the main Amazons for a distance of 2,500 miles." In 1910, an apostolic
- Portuguese Carmelites presence
As early as 1620 the Portuguese Carmelites could already boast of converts among the Muras around Lake Teffé.
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01 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tefé
Tefé is a municipality located in the state of Amazonas in northern Brazil, situated on the south bank of the Rio Solimões. With a recorded population of 79,278 residents, this city serves as a major commercial center and starting point for trips into the Mamirauá Reserve.
How does one navigate travel safety and practical orientation in Tefé?
There are no roads into Tefé, meaning the only access is by river boat or plane. Visitors arrive via river transport, such as a fast boat taking about 12 hours from Manaus, or through flights operated by Azul Brazilian Airlines and Voepass to Tefé Airport. Because durable orientation materials do not contain a present-day risk assessment, policing details, healthcare ratings, or crime statistics, static safety writing remains limited regarding current local conditions. Travelers must verify safety guidelines through official or local sources.
When seeking up-to-date travel advisories, readers should consult the live layer and verified municipal or governmental authorities before travel. For further reference regarding the municipality, consult Tefé and the GeoNames record for Tefé.
02 · OverviewTefé, in brief
What is Tefé?
Tefé is a municipality situated in the state of Amazonas in northern Brazil. Positioned on the south bank of the Rio Solimões, which forms the upper Amazon, the city rests upon a lake created by the mouth of the Tefé River within the America/Manaus timezone.
How did a historical turning point reshape the community?
A critical turning point in the local timeline unfolded during the early 18th century when a smallpox outbreak struck the area. This crisis forced the abandonment of the original mission of Parauarí, which Carmelite missionaries had established on Ilha dos Veados. Following the outbreak, the settlement relocated across the lake to a new site where survivors were eventually brought by F. Andre da Costa in 1817. Historically known as Teffé or Ega, the settlement was among eight aldeias founded by Carmelite missionaries between 1697 and 1751 along the Solimões and Negro Rivers. In 1759, commandant Joaquim de Mello da Povoas converted the mission into a town named Ega, and the municipality was subsequently elevated to a city named Tefé in 1855.
What defines the geography and access of the municipality?
Tefé lies approximately 525 km by air or 595 km by river to the west of Manaus. Because no roads lead into the area, access is strictly limited to river boat or plane, with fast boats taking about 12 hours from Manaus and flights operated by Azul Brazilian Airlines and Voepass arriving at Tefé Airport. Functioning as the largest town and commercial center of the middle Solimões region, the municipal seat also serves as the major starting point for trips into the Mamiraua Reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tefé
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01 · Q&AWhere is Tefé located and what are its coordinates?
Tefé is situated in Brazil at geographic coordinates -3.3684, -64.7205, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Tefé?
Tefé has a recorded population of approximately 79,278 and observes the America/Manaus time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Tefé?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Tefé include PT-BR, Spanish, English, French, with BRL used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Tefé?
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