João Pessoa weather by month & the best time to visit
Brazil · coastal city break · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit João Pessoa is November — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 93/100), with October and December close behind. João Pessoa averages about 2,971 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 18 mm of rain in November.
When is the best time to visit João Pessoa?
For sunshine, the best time to visit João Pessoa is November, then October and December. The dullest month is April (69/100, 169 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is João Pessoa?
João Pessoa gets a lot of sun: around 2,971 hours a year. November (93/100) is noticeably better than April (69). It ranks #13 of 131 destinations in Brazil for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,486 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around June, carries about 45% of the annual 1,269 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 86 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 79 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 96 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| March | 73 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 127 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 69 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 169 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 173 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 233 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 69 | 27° / 81°F | 22° / 72°F | 170 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 79 | 27° / 81°F | 22° / 72°F | 95 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 88 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 47 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 92 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 25 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 93 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 18 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 91 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 30 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in João Pessoa by month
The sea off João Pessoa is warmest in February at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in July at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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João Pessoa: questions and answers
What kind of destination is João Pessoa?
João Pessoa is a coastal city break in Brazil with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does João Pessoa get a year?
João Pessoa gets about 2,971 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around November.
When is the best time to visit João Pessoa?
The sunniest time to visit João Pessoa is November, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 93/100 (with October and December close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in João Pessoa?
April is the least sunny month in João Pessoa, scoring 69/100 with about 169 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in João Pessoa?
The sea in João Pessoa ranges from about 27°C (July) to 31°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in João Pessoa?
The typical midday UV index in João Pessoa peaks around 12 (extreme) in January, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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