Natal Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The high season in Natal is summer (December to March), but this season is also the most crowded and most expensive period. Off-season (May-October) is also a good option, if you are looking for low hotel prices and don't mind to face the risk of having some days with rain.
Natal's winter minimum temperatures stay around the 20°C at night, dipping occasionally below the 15°C. During the day even in winter the temperature is still above 28°C.
Rainy days can be disturbing in a visit to Natal, but they are very unpredictable. They sometimes happen in summer to.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Natal remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 23°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Natal has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1281 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 202 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, October brings less rainfall, with 34 mm over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Natal 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
While the amount of sunshine in Natal varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.8 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Natal.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 84%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Natal in Brazil
The best time to visit is during the drier months: September, October, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in March, April, May and June.
March has an average maximum temperature of 30°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 202 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 293 hours of sunshine.
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