Pelotas Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Pelotas’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Brazil.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Seasonal changes in Pelotas bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in January to a moderate 18°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 10°C in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Pelotas by month:
Typically, the coolest time of day is between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest time occurs around 3 PM, when the sun’s heating effect is strongest. January, the city’s warmest month, experiences 249 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 116 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 14 days. It records 161 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Brazil Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Brazil. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Pelotas Temperatures Compared World Wide
Pelotas’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Meanwhile, Queenstown, New Zealand, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Pelotas, during the coolest month, July, you will experience 84% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 18°C. In the warmest month, January, the humidity is 77% combined with an average maximum temperature of 28°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Pelotas’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Pelotas climate page.
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