Petrópolis Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Petrópolis has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Petrópolis remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Petrópolis is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1998 mm. Petrópolis can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 323 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 47 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Petrópolis 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
Petrópolis experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.1 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 4.8 hours in September, 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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Petrópolis.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 80%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 77%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
overcast and thunder broken clouds and thunder overcast and thunderForecast for Petrópolis
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
The best time of year to visit Petrópolis in Brazil
During the months of May, June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Petrópolis occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
February has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 323 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 212 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
