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Weather / When to go ?
Although there is no period to avoid Tocantins for climate reasons, keep in mind that Tocantins is greener, and therefore more beautiful, in the period from October to May.
The temperatures in Palmas are extremely regular all year round. Temperatures vary from 30ºC to 38ºC. At 08:00 in the morning the sun is already hot. The nights are warm as well and will not get much under 25ºC. You will need a ventilator and/or airconditioning.
The months with the highest Feels Like Temperature are Sept-Oct and Feb-March. These are the months that the sun is coming right over. Cement walls and floors and tiled roofs start to radiate when exposed to the sun beams.
There is little wind to help you cool off during the dry season, although you will notice a breeze on the lake. At 17:00 a little breeze from the east is a daily welcome guest. During July and August hot and dry winds and whirlwinds bring dust every day.
Humidity can be above 80% in the rainy season, and below 30% in the dry season. The grass fires in the dry season can pollute the air.
From November to March is the wet season: that means it is still hot, but it rains almost every day in the late afternoon. There is no reason to avoid Tocantins in this period, on the contrary, but if you like to go offroad, you should take care. The soil does not absorb heavy rain very well and unpaved roads can become less accessible for small cars. Some areas like Ilha de Bananal will not be accessible by car.
The dry season is from May to September. That means no rain. The river Araguaia will be low and many fluvial beaches are being turned into weekend party villages with family huts for rent. The Tocantins river is getting more and more regulated by hydro power plants and the river keeps the same level all year round. Nonetheless you will find party beaches everywhere, especially during July holidays.
Mid December to mid January and July are the Brazilian holiday months.
More about ‘When to go to Brazil’ and about Brazilian weather systems:
http://www.brazil4×4.com
http://www.inmet.gov.br