, 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 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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, 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 of
11.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.8 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, 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 of
11.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, 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 of
10.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
280 mm, 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 of
10.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
23 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
285 mm, 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 of
10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.4 °C, with a minimum of
22 °C and a maximum of
28.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
355 mm, 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 of
11.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
21.4 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
300 mm, 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 of
13.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
21 °C and a maximum of
28.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
155 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.2 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
28.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, 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 of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.1 °C, with a minimum of
22.5 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.7 °C, with a minimum of
23.1 °C and a maximum of
30.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, 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 of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, 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 of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.