Fernando de Noronha, Brazil - Weather and Climate
Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands off the coast of Brazil, in the Atlantic Ocean. Together with the Atol das Rocas, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In recent years, Fernando de Noronha has become a highly popular tourist destination, making it one of the most visited places in Brazil. Most tourists are drawn to its many sandy beaches, but the archipelago also offers excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling, thanks to its spectacular underwater world. The waters around the islands are home to several species of sea turtles, sharks, rays, barracudas, and dolphins.
Fernando de Noronha has a tropical climate, characterized by a rainy season lasting about six months, which coincides with the Northern Hemisphere's winter. During this time, the combination of heavy rain and high temperatures can make the weather feel humid and stuffy, but the constant sea breeze provides some relief. In general the temperatures rarely rise far above 30°C or drop below 10°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Fernando de Noronha experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in April. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 25°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fernando de Noronha has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1331 mm of rainfall per year. Fernando de Noronha can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 299 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.
In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 23 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fernando de Noronha Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Fernando de Noronha experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.5 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 6.3 hours in March, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Forecast for Fernando de Noronha
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The best time of year to visit Fernando de Noronha in Brazil
The best time to visit is during the drier months: August, September, October, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, April and May.
April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 299 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 286 hours of sunshine.
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