A dry and cold climate prevails in the central part of the country; see the weather forecast.

A cold air mass will bring lower temperatures, especially in the central region of the country, until mid-week. The weather is expected to be dry with a high temperature range, as thermometers will record mild temperatures in the morning, which will rise in the afternoon and then drop again at the end of the day. "We are in autumn, a transitional season. Now, in May, the climate is already starting to take on the characteristics of winter, which begins in June," explains meteorologist Andrea Ramos. Rain in the North and Northeast Andrea Ramos points out that the highest rainfall this week is expected in the North and Northeast regions, while the central region of the country will experience a dry pattern. According to the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet), in the North Region, the states of Amazonas, Pará, Amapá, and Roraima are expected to have the highest rainfall, which could exceed 150 millimeters (mm) over a seven-day period. In the other areas of the region, rain is expected to be irregular and with volumes below 80 mm. >> Follow the Agência Brasil channel on WhatsApp In the Northeast Region, the focus is on the northern parts of the states of Piauí and Maranhão, where rainfall accumulations of over 100 mm are expected in isolated areas. Along the coast, the forecast indicates weaker rains, with totals below 40 mm. In the interior and other areas, the weather will remain dry and stable, with a low chance of rain. South and Southeast In the Southeast Region, the forecast is for irregular rains in the state of Rio de Janeiro and the northern coast of São Paulo. There may be fog in the Mantiqueira Mountains, between São Paulo and Minas Gerais, and also in the mountainous regions of Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo. The meteorologist emphasizes that temperatures are likely to be lower in the South Region. According to the institute, the forecast is for stable weather, with no rain expected at the beginning of the week in the region. Starting on Friday (15), there will be rain in isolated areas of Santa Catarina and Paraná, with low accumulations. Midwest In the Midwest Region, Inmet forecasts irregular rains starting on Friday (15) in the states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, with a possibility of volumes exceeding 60 mm. In the Federal District and Goiás (GO), the weather will be stable throughout the week, with minimal chances of rain.