Is João Pessoa sunnier than Fernando de Noronha?

Fernando de Noronha is the sunnier: about 3,166 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,971 — a difference of 195 hours.

Which is warmer, João Pessoa or Fernando de Noronha?

João Pessoa is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) versus 27°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), João Pessoa or Fernando de Noronha?

Fernando de Noronha scores better across November–February: 89/100 average versus 86, with daytime highs around 27°C.

Which has the warmer sea, João Pessoa or Fernando de Noronha?

João Pessoa — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

João Pessoa vs Fernando de Noronha: which is sunnier?

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Fernando de Noronha is the sunnier overall: about 3,166 hours of sunshine a year to João Pessoa's 2,971. Fernando de Noronha has the higher Sunshine Score in 7 of 12 months, João Pessoa in 1 (4 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	João Pessoa	Fernando de Noronha
Sunshine hours / year	2,971	3,166
Sunniest month	November (93/100)	October (97/100)
Nov–Feb average score	86/100	89/100
Jun–Aug average score	72/100	86/100
Rain / year	1,269 mm	963 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	30°C / 86°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	12 (extreme)

João Pessoa vs Fernando de Noronha month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	João Pessoa	Fernando de Noronha	João Pessoa	Fernando de Noronha	João Pessoa	Fernando de Noronha	João Pessoa	Fernando de Noronha
January	81	85	31°	27°	86	69	30°	29°
February	79	79	31°	27°	96	103	31°	29°
March	73	70	31°	28°	127	164	31°	30°
April	69	70	30°	28°	169	232	31°	30°
May	69	70	29°	28°	173	156	30°	29°
June	69	79	28°	27°	233	102	28°	29°
July	69	86	27°	27°	170	63	27°	28°
August	79	94	27°	26°	95	22	27°	27°
September	88	96	28°	26°	47	11	27°	27°
October	92	97	30°	26°	25	7	28°	27°
November	93	97	31°	27°	18	7	29°	27°
December	91	93	31°	27°	30	27	29°	28°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Fernando de Noronha · Feb even · Mar João Pessoa · Apr even · May even · Jun Fernando de Noronha · Jul Fernando de Noronha · Aug Fernando de Noronha · Sep Fernando de Noronha · Oct Fernando de Noronha · Nov Fernando de Noronha · Dec even.

When to pick which

November–February: Fernando de Noronha (average score 89/100 vs 86). João Pessoa is the warmer, around 31°C daytime highs vs 27°C.
March–May: too close to call — João Pessoa averages 70/100, Fernando de Noronha 70/100. João Pessoa is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
June–August: Fernando de Noronha (average score 86/100 vs 72). Daytime highs are similar (27°C vs 27°C).
September–October: Fernando de Noronha (average score 97/100 vs 90). João Pessoa is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 26°C.

Sea temperature

João Pessoa's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): João Pessoa all year, Fernando de Noronha all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: João Pessoa weather by month · Fernando de Noronha weather by month · Best time to visit Brazil.

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