Rio do Fogo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Rio do Fogo experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rio do Fogo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1157 mm (46 in) of rainfall per year. Rio do Fogo can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 207 mm (8.1 in) of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Rio do Fogo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Rio do Fogo experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in November, it dips to 5.8 hours in April, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rio do Fogo.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 84%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year