Climate of Brazil Climate of Brazil The climate in Brazil varies considerably mostly from tropical north (the equator traverses the mouth of the Amazon) to temperate zones south of the Tropic of Capricorn (23°26' S latitude). Temperatures below the equator are high, averaging above , but not reaching the summer extremes of up to in the temperate zones. There is little seasonal variation near the equator, although at times it can get cool enough to need to wear a jacket, especially in the rain. Average temperatures below the Tropic of Capricorn are mild, ranging from to . At the country's other extreme, there
Capricorn and Bunker Group Additional to these are several reef structures separate from the individual island but still part of the Capricorn Group of islands including A tourist Resort and Marine Scientific Research Station have been established on Heron Island. A manned lighthouse operates at North Island and the Australian Museum conducts a field research station on One Tree Island. The Bunker Group consists of five coral cays: In association with During Captain James Cook's first voyage of discovery he sailed well inside the island group between 21 and 25 May 1770, typically 2 to 5 miles offshore. He then made his second landing