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Japan vs Brazil: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Japan and Brazil? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Japan

Asia

Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, September, October

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Brazil

South America

Carnival summer, Pantanal dry winter.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December

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good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthJapanBrazilWinner
JanuarygoodbestBrazil 🇧🇷
FebruarygoodbestBrazil 🇧🇷
Marchbestbesttie
AprilbestgoodJapan 🇯🇵
Maygoodgoodtie
JuneshoulderbestBrazil 🇧🇷
JulyshoulderbestBrazil 🇧🇷
AugustgoodbestBrazil 🇧🇷
Septemberbestbesttie
OctoberbestgoodJapan 🇯🇵
Novembergoodgoodtie
DecembergoodbestBrazil 🇧🇷

Pick Japan 🇯🇵 if you're going in…

April, October

Book sakura-week accommodation in Kyoto 6+ months ahead — and budget for ~2x normal rates. If you miss the cherry blossom window, head to Hokkaido in early May where the sakura peaks 4–5 weeks later.

Pick Brazil 🇧🇷 if you're going in…

January, February, June, July, August, December

Carnival prices triple — book accommodation 9+ months ahead or skip.

Months where both are equally good: March, May, September, November.