What’s the climate like in Petrópolis?
The current climate in Petrópolis features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 24°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Petrópolis in recent years was 39°C in October 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2019.
On average, Petrópolis receives 788 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Brazil? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Pipa, or explore other destinations in Brazil.
Best time to visit Petrópolis?
The best time to visit Petrópolis for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Petrópolis. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Petrópolis
The climate table of Petrópolis shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 121 | 95 | 71 | 90 | 39 | 43 | 5,6 | 49 | 38 | 47 | 79 | 110 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January and February
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in June
- Precipitation: 788 mm per year, averaging 66 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,6 mm in July, 38 mm in September and 39 mm in May
- Wettest months: 121 mm in January, 110 mm in December and 95 mm in February
Table of Contents
Average Temperature per Month in Petrópolis
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Petrópolis, Brazil. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Petrópolis
This graph shows how much rainfall Petrópolis, Brazil, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Petrópolis
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Petrópolis, Brazil. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Petrópolis
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Petrópolis, Brazil. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Petrópolis
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Petrópolis, Brazil, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Petrópolis
Have you been to Petrópolis?
Share your weather experiences in Petrópolis.
Average weather in Petrópolis by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Petrópolis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
Popular destinations in Brazil
Discover the climate of these popular destinations in Brazil.