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Climate in João Pessoa, Brazil

João Pessoa, Brazil has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.7°C and the city receives roughly 1501 mm of precipitation across 134 rainy days a year, with around 1304 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 21.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Tropical
Comfort score
59/100

Climate overview

João Pessoa, Brazil has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 26.7°C and the city receives roughly 1501 mm of precipitation across 134 rainy days a year, with around 1304 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 31.5°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 21.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

João Pessoa is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average26.7°C
  • Warmest monthJan (31.5°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (21.8°C)
  • Comfort score59/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

João Pessoa receives about 1501 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 134 rainy days. The wettest month is Apr and the driest is Aug.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

João Pessoa sees an estimated 1304 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

João Pessoa monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan31.5°C23.5°C135 mm12105 h
Feb31.4°C23.4°C135 mm12105 h
Mar31.1°C23.1°C147 mm1393 h
Apr30.7°C22.7°C159 mm1481 h
May30.2°C22.2°C129 mm1298 h
Jun29.9°C21.9°C104 mm9126 h
Jul29.8°C21.8°C92 mm8135 h
Aug29.9°C21.9°C86 mm8135 h
Sep30.2°C22.2°C98 mm9128 h
Oct30.7°C22.7°C122 mm11111 h
Nov31.1°C23.1°C147 mm1393 h
Dec31.4°C23.4°C147 mm1394 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in João Pessoa are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    31°C / 23°C

    417 mm rain

  • Autumn

    31°C / 23°C

    435 mm rain

  • Winter

    30°C / 22°C

    282 mm rain

  • Spring

    31°C / 23°C

    367 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

João Pessoa has a climate comfort score of 59/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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