, with a relatively cool and dry season from June to August, and a hot and rainy season from November to March.
The city is located in south-central Brazil, at 20 degrees south latitude, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, in the small state of Espírito Santo, of which it is the capital.
Sometimes in winter, from June to September, there can be slightly cool days, with highs of 22/23 °C (72/73 °F).
In the hot season, from November to March, the sea breeze tempers the heat, however, there can be very hot periods.
The best time to visit Vitória is from June to August, being the coolest and driest of the year. The sea is warm enough for swimming, even though it is cooler than in the other months, moreover, some days can be a bit cool. For a beach holiday you can then choose the months of February (which is hot and muggy, but is the driest of the summer) and May (which is not as cool as the winter ones, but is not as sunny as February).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °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
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °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
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, 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 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
32 °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
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
140 mm, distributed over 9 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 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.9 °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
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
30.6 °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
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 8 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 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.6 °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
24.7 °C, with a minimum of
20.4 °C and a maximum of
29 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% 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
25.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.6 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.6 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.3 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
27.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.3 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.3 °C, with a minimum of
20.3 °C and a maximum of
28.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.3 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
October 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
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
235 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
31.1 °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
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 38% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.