Weekly forecast: Heat in Brasília, rain increases in São Paulo

São Paulo: Rain increases through the week

São Paulo is forecast to see occasional to frequent rain this week, with highs between 23°C and 29°C and lows between 18°C and 20°C. On Saturday, October 10, the high is 29°C, with a 50% chance of rain. On Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, highs fall to 25°C, with a 60% chance of rain. On Tuesday, October 13, the high rises to 26°C, with the chance of rain still at 60%. From Wednesday, October 14, the chance of rain rises to 80%, with rainy skies through Friday, October 16, when the high falls to 23°C, the lowest of the week.

Brasília: Extreme heat gives way to rain on Thursday and Friday

The week in Brasília begins with extreme heat and dry weather, ending with more rain and milder temperatures. From Saturday, October 10, through Monday, October 12, highs reach 35°C, humidity is very low, between 14% and 17%, and the chance of rain is 10%. A trough is forecast nearby on Tuesday, October 13, when the high drops to 34°C and the chance of rain rises to 50%. On Wednesday, October 14, conditions are forecast to become settled again, with a high of 32°C and a 10% chance of rain. On Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, highs fall to 29°C and 28°C, respectively, with a 60% chance of rain on both days.

Rio de Janeiro unsettled, Recife set for settled weather

Rio de Janeiro is forecast to remain unsettled throughout the week, with occasional rain on most days, highs between 26°C and 29°C, and lows between 22°C and 23°C. The chance of rain ranges from 40% to 70%, lowest on Thursday, October 15, which is forecast to be cloudy, and highest on Friday, October 16, when cloudy skies and rain are expected. Recife is forecast to remain settled and sunny throughout the week, from Saturday, October 10, to Friday, October 16, with highs between 30°C and 31°C, lows between 24°C and 26°C, and a 10% chance of rain over the period. A ridge is forecast to pass through the region on Wednesday, October 14.