Climate - Caravelas (Bahia)

The climate of Caravelas is tropical, without a true dry season, but with two wetter periods from March to May and from October to December, due to the passage of the sun at the zenith, and a relatively dry period in January and February. From June to September, during the austral winter, temperatures drop a bit, while the rains are quite frequent.
The small city is located in the southern part of the state of Bahia, on the banks of the Caravelas River, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, at 17 degrees south latitude.
Unlike in cities further to the north, such as Ilhéus and Salvador, in Caravelas, sometimes in winter, from June to September, there can be slightly cool days, with highs of 22/23 °C (72/73 °F).

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For a beach holiday in Caravelas, you can choose the two relatively dry seasons. The months of January and February are hot and muggy, but the sea is warmer. In the period from June to September, temperatures are more pleasant, but sometimes there can be days a bit cool. As we said, there is no real dry season.

Caravelas - Climate data

In Caravelas, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 27.5 °C (81.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Caravelas, precipitation amounts to 1405 millimeters (55.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 60 mm (2.4 in) in the driest month (August) to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
At Caravelas, the sea temperature ranges from 24.5 °C (76 °F) in July, August, September to 27.5 °C (82 °F) in February, March, April. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Caravelas, there are on average around 2270 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Caravelas - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2008

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In January, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In February, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °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 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In March, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 12 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 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In April, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. 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.

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In May, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 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.

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In June, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.5 °C (81.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% 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 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In July, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.0 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (75.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 23.9 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (76.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Caravelas is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.