The city of Brasilia - Geography and Weather

Location: the Federal District is situated in the central part of Brazil, between 15°30' and 16°03' South latitude, limited by the Preto River on the East and by the Descoberto River on the West. (see map)

Territorial Division: the Federal District is divided in 28 Administrative Regions. (see map)

Population: please follow this link.

Average temperature: 20.5°C (69 F).

Hottest month is September, with an average high of 29°C (85 F).

Coolest month is July, with an average low of 13°C (55 F).

Altitude: between 1000 and 1152 meters (average: 1100 m).

Climate: between "tropical savannas" and "temperate rainy climate with a dry winter season".

Sunrise: between approximately 5:00 and 6:30 a.m. (daylight saving time during some months);

Sunset: between approximately 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Time Zone: GMT -3h (during daylight saving time: GMT -2h).