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João Pessoa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

João Pessoa has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In João Pessoa temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in August.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 23°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

João Pessoa experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1111 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in João Pessoa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 159 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 33 mm over 11 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our João Pessoa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

João Pessoa enjoys sunny spells year-round. December sees up to 9.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. April, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.1 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for João Pessoa

Sat   Dec 21
30°C | 24°C
E 5 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 24°C
E 5 m/s
4.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Mon   Dec 23
30°C | 24°C
SE 5 m/s
1.4 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

The best time of year to visit João Pessoa in Brazil

The best time to visit is during the drier months: September, October, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in João Pessoa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May and June.
  • Which is the hottest month in João Pessoa?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in João Pessoa?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in João Pessoa?
    June tops the wettest month list with 159 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in João Pessoa?
    November is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in João Pessoa?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 276 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.