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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Nova Petrópolis.
The climate in Nova Petrópolis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 29°C (84°F) in January down to 19°C (66°F) in July.
With around 2114 mm (83 in) of annual rainfall, Nova Petrópolis has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has a distinct rainy season from December to February. The wettest month is October. The most sunshine falls in December, with an average of 7.8 hours of daily sunshine.
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The weather in Nova Petrópolis changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 19°C (66°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 18°C (64°F) in January to 8°C (46°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Nova Petrópolis experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2114 mm (83 in) of precipitation annually. Despite minor fluctuations, Nova Petrópolis enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In October, you can expect around 223 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation, while in May, Nova Petrópolis receives about 145 mm (5.7 in). For more details, please visit our Nova Petrópolis Precipitation page.
Nova Petrópolis can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 7.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nova Petrópolis.
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.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, August and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Nova Petrópolis. In contrast, January, February and October tend to have less optimal conditions. Nova Petrópolis has a distinct rainy season from December to February.
Daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2114 mm (83 in). October is the wettest month with 223 mm (8.8 in), while May is the driest with 145 mm (5.7 in).
Nova Petrópolis 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, Nova Petrópolis enjoys abundant sunshine.
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