, with a rainy season from March to August and a dry season from September to January.
The city is the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte and is located in the north-east of Brazil, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Temperatures are stable, although they drop a bit in the austral winter, from June to September.
All year round, but especially from August to November, moderate winds blow from the ocean, reducing the sensation of heat.
Natal is known in Brazil as the "city of the sun", and in fact the sun shines for 2,900 hours a year, and it's not missing even in the wettest months.
The best time to visit Natal is from September to January, since it is the dry season.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
31 °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
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 8 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 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
205 mm, distributed over 14 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 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
270 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 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
27 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
235 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.4 °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
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
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
355 mm, distributed over 19 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.8 °C and a maximum of
29.1 °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
30.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
240 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.5 °C, with a minimum of
21.6 °C and a maximum of
29.4 °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 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °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
26 °C, with a minimum of
22.2 °C and a maximum of
29.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.8 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
26.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.3 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
19.1 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
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
24 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °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
30 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
18.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
24.4 °C and a maximum of
31 °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
25 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 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.