Caraguatatuba climate
Caraguatatuba (São Paulo, Brazil) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C76 °F, and about 1,410 mm56 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Caraguatatuba climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 2248.8 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2474 | 2781 | 1837.2 |
| Mar | 3086 | 2373 | 2680 | 1616.3 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2170 | 2577 | 983.9 |
| May | 2780 | 1865 | 2373 | 682.7 |
| Jun | 2679 | 1763 | 2271 | 512.0 |
| Jul | 2679 | 1661 | 2170 | 612.4 |
| Aug | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 391.6 |
| Sep | 2985 | 1865 | 2475 | 672.6 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2068 | 2577 | 1114.4 |
| Nov | 3086 | 2170 | 2578 | 1596.2 |
| Dec | 3187 | 2272 | 2780 | 1887.4 |
| Year | 3188 | 1661 | 2576 | 1,41056 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 76% | 5.5 | 13:26 |
| Feb | 83% | 67% | 5.7 | 12:55 |
| Mar | 85% | 66% | 5.1 | 12:17 |
| Apr | 85% | 61% | 4.5 | 11:34 |
| May | 83% | 62% | 3.6 | 10:59 |
| Jun | 81% | 54% | 3.3 | 10:41 |
| Jul | 78% | 50% | 3.5 | 10:49 |
| Aug | 76% | 50% | 4.2 | 11:18 |
| Sep | 75% | 63% | 4.4 | 11:00 |
| Oct | 77% | 72% | 4.9 | 12:41 |
| Nov | 81% | 77% | 5.3 | 13:18 |
| Dec | 82% | 78% | 5.6 | 13:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Caraguatatuba is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 26 °C79 °F and lows 16 °C61 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6 °C10.7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,410 mm56 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 42% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (224 mm8.8 in), the driest is August (39 mm1.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in September to 85% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 50%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in June to 9 km/h (6 mph) in November. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in June to 13.6 hours in December.
Best time to visit Caraguatatuba
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–September: average highs of 26 °C79 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 39 mm1.6 in to 68 mm2.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (224 mm8.8 in) and humid (83% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Caraguatatuba
- Summer (December–February) — highs around 31 °C87 °F, lows 2272 to 24 °C74 °F, about 198 mm7.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 2780 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1865 to 23 °C73 °F, about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1661 to 17 °C63 °F, about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 2985 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1865 to 21 °C70 °F, about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Caraguatatuba compares
Compared with Jacareí, about 66 km to the northwest, Caraguatatuba is on average 3.6 °C6.5 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (3.9 °C7.1 °F warmer).
Of the 223 places in Brazil covered by World Climates, Caraguatatuba is the 86th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 76th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): West Palm Beach (United States, Am), Miami (United States, Aw) and Fort Lauderdale (United States, Aw).
Nearby places
- Jacareí 66 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- São José dos Campos 69 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,353 mm53 in
- Pindamonhangaba 78 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,353 mm53 in
- Guaratinguetá 92 km · 21 °C70 °F · 1,418 mm56 in
- Santos 101 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,370 mm54 in
- Praia Grande 109 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,370 mm54 in
- Guarulhos 116 km · 20 °C67 °F · 1,380 mm54 in
- São Paulo 125 km · 20 °C68 °F · 1,352 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Caraguatatuba?
February is the warmest month in Caraguatatuba, with an average high of 31 °C (88 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Caraguatatuba?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (79 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (61 °F).
When does it rain the most in Caraguatatuba?
January is the wettest month with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 39 mm (1.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Caraguatatuba?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 589 m, while Caraguatatuba lies at about 2 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.8 °C6.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.