What wetsuit do you need in Brazil?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 4 coastal cities in Brazil.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joinville | 18.8°C Aug | 27.7°C Feb | nothing |
| Florianópolis | 17.9°C Jul | 26.6°C Feb | nothing |
| Barra da Tijuca | 21.9°C Aug | 26.5°C Feb | nothing |
| Santos | 20.9°C Aug | 27.7°C Feb | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Brazil →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from