Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
Vitória's climate is
tropical, 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.
Best Time
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).
Vitória - Climate data
In Vitória, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 23.2 °C (73.7 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Vitória - Average temperatures (1991-2020) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 24.1 | 32.1 | 28.1 | 75 | 90 | 82.6 |
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February | 24.1 | 32.6 | 28.4 | 75 | 91 | 83.1 |
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March | 23.7 | 32 | 27.9 | 75 | 90 | 82.1 |
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April | 22.6 | 30.6 | 26.6 | 73 | 87 | 79.9 |
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May | 20.4 | 29 | 24.7 | 69 | 84 | 76.5 |
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June | 19.1 | 28.2 | 23.6 | 66 | 83 | 74.6 |
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July | 18.6 | 27.7 | 23.2 | 66 | 82 | 73.7 |
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August | 19 | 27.7 | 23.3 | 66 | 82 | 74 |
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September | 20.3 | 28.4 | 24.3 | 68 | 83 | 75.8 |
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October | 21.6 | 29.4 | 25.5 | 71 | 85 | 77.9 |
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November | 22.4 | 29.7 | 26 | 72 | 85 | 78.9 |
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December | 23.6 | 31.1 | 27.4 | 74 | 88 | 81.2 |
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Year | 21.6 | 29.9 | 25.7 | 70.9 | 85.7 | 78 |
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Precipitation amounts to 1385 millimeters (54.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 60 mm (2.4 in) in the driest month (August) to 235 mm (9.3 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
Vitória - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 130 | 5.1 | 9 |
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February | 80 | 3.1 | 7 |
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March | 140 | 5.5 | 9 |
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April | 125 | 4.9 | 8 |
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May | 90 | 3.5 | 7 |
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June | 70 | 2.8 | 7 |
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July | 70 | 2.8 | 7 |
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August | 60 | 2.4 | 7 |
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September | 65 | 2.6 | 8 |
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October | 125 | 4.9 | 9 |
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November | 235 | 9.3 | 12 |
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December | 200 | 7.9 | 11 |
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Year | 1385 | 54.5 | 101 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from 23.5 °C (74 °F) in July, August, September to
Vitória - Sea temperatureMonth | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 26 | 79 | February | 26.5 | 80 | March | 27 | 80 | April | 26.5 | 80 | May | 25.5 | 78 | June | 24 | 76 | July | 23.5 | 74 | August | 23.5 | 74 | September | 23.5 | 74 | October | 24 | 75 | November | 24.5 | 76 | December | 25.5 | 78 | Year | 25 | 77 |
There are on average around 2230
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Vitória - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 7 | 215 | February | 8 | 220 | March | 6.5 | 210 | April | 6.5 | 195 | May | 6 | 190 | June | 6 | 185 | July | 6 | 190 | August | 6.5 | 200 | September | 5 | 155 | October | 5 | 160 | November | 5 | 145 | December | 5 | 160 | Year | 6.1 | 2230 |
Vitória - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F). 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 (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). 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 (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.5 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °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 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), 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 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °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 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.8 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). 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 (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), 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 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75.5 °F). 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 (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), 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 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). 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 (74 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). 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 (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F). 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 (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), 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 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), 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 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). 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 (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), 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 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.