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Climate - Joao Pessoa (Paraíba)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Joao Pessoa, where it is located


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Climate chart - Joao Pessoa (Paraíba)
Climate chart - 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.

João Pessoa

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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


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.
Joao Pessoa - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January23.730.627.2758780.9
February23.830.827.3758781.1
March2430.927.5758881.4
April23.630.527.1758780.8
May2329.826.4738679.6
June2228.725.4728477.7
July21.428.124.8718376.6
August2128.424.7708376.4
September21.628.925.2718477.4
October22.529.726.1728579
November23.130.226.7748680
December23.630.627.1748780.7
Year22.829.826.27385.679

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.
Joao Pessoa - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January7538
February1054.19
March1957.713
April2801117
May28511.217
June3551420
July30011.820
August1556.116
September702.810
October351.46
November2515
December351.45
Year191575.4146

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.
Joao Pessoa - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January2882
February2883
March28.583
April28.584
May28.583
June27.582
July2781
August26.580
September26.580
October2780
November2781
December27.582
Year27.681.6

There are on average around 2695 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Joao Pessoa - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January8245
February8220
March6.5205
April6180
May6.5195
June6180
July6190
August7.5230
September8235
October8.5265
November9275
December9275
Year7.42695

Joao Pessoa - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. 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).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). 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 (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). 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 (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.7 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). 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 (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). 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 (80 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 285 mm (11.2 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). 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 (78 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.7 °C (83.7 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 355 mm (14 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). 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 (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 300 mm (11.8 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F). 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 (76 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). 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 (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (84.1 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). 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 (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). 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 (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). 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 (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Sun iconThere 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).
Sea iconThe 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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