Climate - Joao Pessoa (Paraíba)

João Pessoa's climate is tropical, with a rainy season from March to August and a dry season from October to December. In September, January and February, the rains are at an intermediate level.
The city is the capital of the state of Paraíba and is located in the north-east of Brazil, at the easternmost point of the American continent, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Temperatures are quite stable, although they drop a bit in the austral winter, from June to September.
The sea breeze tempers the heat.

Best Time

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The best time to visit João Pessoa is from October to December, being the dry season, however, even in September, January and February, the rains are not too intense or frequent.

Joao Pessoa - Climate data

In Joao Pessoa, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 24.7 °C (76.4 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 27.5 °C (81.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Joao Pessoa, precipitation amounts to 1915 millimeters (75.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest month (November) to 355 mm (14 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
At Joao Pessoa, 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.
In Joao Pessoa, there are on average around 2695 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Joao Pessoa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °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 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In February, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.7 °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 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In April, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (87 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In May, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 285 mm (11.2 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% 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 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In June, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 355 mm (14 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In July, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 300 mm (11.8 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 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 14 kph (9 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 September, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84.1 °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 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 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 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 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 October, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 November, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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In December, the weather in Joao Pessoa is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °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 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 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.