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Belém's climate is
equatorial, that is, hot and rainy all year round. However, even though there is no dry season, there is a wetter period from December to May (when it rains most days) and a less rainy period from August to November (when it rains 12/13 days a month).
The city is the capital of the state of Pará and is located in the north of Brazil, at the confluence of the Guamá and Acará rivers, which then flow into the great bay of the Pará River, although the ocean coast is 120 km (75 mi) further north.
Best Time
The best time to visit Belém is from August to November, being the least rainy season. It must be said that even in this period the rains are quite frequent and abundant.
Belém - Climate data
In Belém, the
average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F), that of the warmest month (November) is of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Belém - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23.7 | 31.1 | 27.4 | 75 | 88 | 81.3 |
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| February | 23.7 | 30.6 | 27.2 | 75 | 87 | 80.9 |
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| March | 23.8 | 30.6 | 27.2 | 75 | 87 | 80.9 |
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| April | 24 | 31 | 27.5 | 75 | 88 | 81.5 |
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| May | 24.1 | 31.7 | 27.9 | 75 | 89 | 82.2 |
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| June | 23.9 | 32.1 | 28 | 75 | 90 | 82.4 |
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| July | 23.7 | 32.2 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.3 |
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| August | 23.7 | 32.2 | 28 | 75 | 90 | 82.3 |
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| September | 23.6 | 32.2 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.2 |
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| October | 23.6 | 32.1 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.2 |
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| November | 23.9 | 32.3 | 28.1 | 75 | 90 | 82.6 |
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| December | 23.9 | 31.9 | 27.9 | 75 | 89 | 82.2 |
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| Year | 23.8 | 31.7 | 27.7 | 74.8 | 89 | 82 |
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In Belém,
precipitation amounts to 3085 millimeters (121.5 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 125 mm (4.9 in) in the driest month (November) to 450 mm (17.7 in) in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Belém - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 385 | 15.2 | 24 |
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| February | 400 | 15.7 | 24 |
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| March | 450 | 17.7 | 25 |
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| April | 425 | 16.7 | 25 |
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| May | 300 | 11.8 | 23 |
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| June | 185 | 7.3 | 16 |
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| July | 155 | 6.1 | 15 |
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| August | 135 | 5.3 | 12 |
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| September | 130 | 5.1 | 13 |
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| October | 130 | 5.1 | 13 |
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| November | 125 | 4.9 | 13 |
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| December | 270 | 10.6 | 19 |
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| Year | 3085 | 121.5 | 222 |
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At Belém, the
sea temperature ranges from 26.5 °C (80 °F) in August, September to 28.5 °C (83 °F) in March, April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Belém - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28 | 82 | February | 28 | 83 | March | 28.5 | 83 | April | 28.5 | 84 | May | 28.5 | 83 | June | 28 | 82 | July | 27 | 81 | August | 26.5 | 80 | September | 26.5 | 80 | October | 27 | 80 | November | 27 | 81 | December | 27.5 | 82 | Year | 27.6 | 81.7 |
In Belém, there are on average around 2235
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Belém - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 4 | 130 | February | 3.5 | 105 | March | 3.5 | 110 | April | 4.5 | 135 | May | 6 | 185 | June | 7.5 | 230 | July | 8 | 250 | August | 8.5 | 265 | September | 8 | 240 | October | 7.5 | 230 | November | 6.5 | 190 | December | 5 | 160 | Year | 6.1 | 2235 |
Belém - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Belém is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 385 mm (15.2 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Belém is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 400 mm (15.7 in), distributed over 24 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Belém is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 450 mm (17.7 in), distributed over 25 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the weather in Belém is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 425 mm (16.7 in), distributed over 25 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 300 mm (11.8 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (90 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
September, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
October, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Belém is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.