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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Porto Alegre.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has a moderate seasonal temperature range, with January reaching 31°C (88°F) and July cooling to 20°C (68°F).
Rainfall is high, totalling around 1590 mm (63 in) per year. October is the wettest month and May the driest. The city also experiences very warm summers and pleasant winters. The sunniest month is December, with 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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The climate in Porto Alegre experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) during cooler months like July.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in January to around 10°C (50°F) during July.
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Porto Alegre is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1590 mm (63 in). Year-round, Porto Alegre has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, October, with 172 mm (6.8 in), and the driest month, May, with 110 mm (4.3 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Porto Alegre Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Porto Alegre. While December receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Porto Alegre.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 82%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from () in April, May, June and July to 1 m/s (2 knots) in January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Porto Alegre. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Porto Alegre has very warm summers and pleasant winters.
Daytime highs range from 20°C (68°F) in July to 31°C (88°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 10°C (50°F) to 21°C (70°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1590 mm (63 in). October is the wettest month with 172 mm (6.8 in), while May is the driest with 110 mm (4.3 in).
Porto Alegre receives around 2,108 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 233 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 116 hours. Overall, Porto Alegre enjoys abundant sunshine.
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