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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Porto Velho.
Porto Velho, Brazil, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 32°C (90°F), peaking in August at 36°C (97°F) and dipping in January to 31°C (88°F).
The city receives considerable rainfall, with around 2369 mm (93 in) annually. February is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from October to April. July is the sunniest month, averaging 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Porto Velho experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C (97°F) in August to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 22°C (72°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Porto Velho has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2369 mm (93 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Porto Velho shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 351 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 26 mm (1 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Porto Velho Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Porto Velho serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 89%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 80%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
June typically offers the most optimal weather in Porto Velho. In contrast, January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Porto Velho has a distinct rainy season from October to April.
Daytime highs range from 31°C (88°F) in January to 36°C (97°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 24°C (75°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 2369 mm (93 in). February is the wettest month with 351 mm (14 in), while July is the driest with 26 mm (1 in).
Porto Velho receives around 1,962 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 256 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 95 hours.
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