João Pessoa climate
João Pessoa (Paraíba, Brazil) has a tropical savanna (dry summer) climate (Köppen As). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C80 °F, and about 1,268 mm50 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
João Pessoa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3187 | 2476 | 2882 | 863.4 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 963.8 |
| Mar | 3187 | 2576 | 2882 | 1275.0 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2576 | 2781 | 1696.6 |
| May | 2984 | 2475 | 2680 | 1736.8 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2374 | 2578 | 2339.2 |
| Jul | 2781 | 2272 | 2576 | 1706.7 |
| Aug | 2781 | 2271 | 2576 | 953.7 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2272 | 2578 | 461.8 |
| Oct | 3086 | 2374 | 2680 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 3187 | 2475 | 2781 | 180.7 |
| Dec | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 301.2 |
| Year | 3188 | 2271 | 2780 | 1,26850 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 49% | 6.3 | 12:29 |
| Feb | 73% | 52% | 6.3 | 12:20 |
| Mar | 75% | 50% | 6.2 | 12:10 |
| Apr | 79% | 49% | 5.6 | 11:57 |
| May | 82% | 46% | 5.0 | 11:48 |
| Jun | 84% | 49% | 4.6 | 11:43 |
| Jul | 84% | 46% | 4.8 | 11:45 |
| Aug | 80% | 38% | 5.6 | 11:53 |
| Sep | 76% | 35% | 6.2 | 12:05 |
| Oct | 71% | 37% | 6.5 | 12:16 |
| Nov | 68% | 36% | 6.8 | 12:27 |
| Dec | 69% | 40% | 6.5 | 12:32 |
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 João Pessoa is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 31 °C88 °F and a low of 25 °C76 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 22 °C71 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.1 °C5.7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,268 mm50 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 45% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November. The wettest month is June (233 mm9.2 in), the driest is November (18 mm0.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in November to 84% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in April to 16 km/h (10 mph) in September.
Best time to visit João Pessoa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are September and October. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 26 mm1.0 in to 46 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is very wet (233 mm9.2 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 João Pessoa
- Wetter months (March–July) — highs 2781 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C76 °F, about 174 mm6.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (August–February) — highs 2781 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2271 to 25 °C76 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How João Pessoa compares
The nearest larger place is Recife, about 104 km to the south. Compared with it, João Pessoa has practically the same average temperature. It receives 10% less precipitation (1,268 mm50 in vs 1,416 mm56 in).
World Climates covers 223 places in Brazil. By annual mean temperature, João Pessoa is the 48th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 136th wettest. See all of them on the Brazil climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are West Island (Cocos Islands, Aw), Tocoa (Honduras, Am) and Olanchito (Honduras, Am).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Santa Rita (pop. 149,910). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for João Pessoa, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Paulista 92 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,416 mm56 in
- Climate in Recife 104 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,416 mm56 in
- Climate in Jaboatão dos Guararapes 112 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,416 mm56 in
- Climate in Campina Grande 113 km · 24 °C75 °F · 931 mm37 in
- Climate in Cabo de Santo Agostinho 132 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,433 mm56 in
- Climate in Natal 152 km · 27 °C80 °F · 1,169 mm46 in
- Climate in São Gonçalo do Amarante 156 km · 27 °C81 °F · 974 mm38 in
- Climate in Santa Cruz do Capibaribe 175 km · 25 °C76 °F · 772 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in João Pessoa?
February is the warmest month in João Pessoa. Its average high is 31 °C (88 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in João Pessoa?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (81 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
When does it rain the most in João Pessoa?
June is the wettest month with about 233 mm (9.2 in) of precipitation. November is the driest with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the best time to visit João Pessoa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are September and October.
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. The gaps are largest 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.