Does it ever snow in Brazil?

Answer 1

During winter (June to September) and sometimes even autumn (March to June) and spring (September to December), snows in some cities of southern Brazil. There are several cities known for its snow, like São José dos Ausentes, Bom Jesus, Jaquirana and Vacaria (Rio Grande do Sul state) and São Joaquim, Urupema and Urubici (Santa Catarina state).

These cities are all within the 1000m - 1800m of altitude range, but even places at sea level can have snow, although in small amounts and not every year. Snow (and specially frost) are very common in southern Brazil from April to September.

In the mountain regions of São Paulo state, Rio de Janeiro state and Minas Gerais state it also snows, but it's very, very rare it's occurrence there.

The idea of Brazil being a "tropical paradise" is very wrong, and foreigners who travels for the southern Brazil during autumn or winter in search for some heat and beaches will be very disappointed.

Only the north, northeast and parts of the middle-west regions of Brazil are hot during the entire year.

Answer 2

Yes, it does snow in Brazil, but only in specific regions with high altitudes, such as the south of the country where cities like São Joaquim and Urupema occasionally experience snowfall during the winter months. Snow is a rare phenomenon in Brazil due to its tropical climate in most regions.