AI-generatedCaxias do Sul at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,872 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 787 m
Climate in Caxias do Sul
Caxias do Sul has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while June is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Caxias do Sul is moderately sunny; November is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Caxias do Sul
The best time to visit Caxias do Sul is all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to August. The wettest month is October with 209 mm of precipitation.
Caxias do Sul through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Caxias do Sul in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Caxias do Sul in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 26–27 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Caxias do Sul in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 19–25 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Caxias do Sul in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:4818:33
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:20 · evening 18:01–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:24–05:33 · evening 18:47–18:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Caxias do Sul compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Caxias do Sul in October?
In October, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 45 min05:48 – 18:33
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %25 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Caxias do Sul
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Caxias do Sul: score 73 against 65. In August, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. August has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 73better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h | 5.0 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 209 mm | 124 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Caxias do Sul month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
61January27° · 6.4 h
In January, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 179 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in January64February26° · 6.2 h
In February, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in February66March25° · 5.5 h
In March, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in March71April23° · 5.0 h
In April, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in April70May19° · 4.1 h
In May, Caxias do Sul is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 151 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in May68June18° · 3.9 h
In June, Caxias do Sul is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 147 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in June70July18° · 4.4 h
In July, Caxias do Sul is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 147 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in July73August20° · 5.0 h
In August, Caxias do Sul is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 124 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in August67September21° · 5.0 h
In September, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 172 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in September65October23° · 5.2 h
In October, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 209 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in October72November24° · 6.6 h
In November, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 154 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in November67December26° · 6.5 h
In December, Caxias do Sul is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 172 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Caxias do Sul.
Caxias do Sul in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Caxias do Sul
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 61 | 27° | 17° | 6.4 h | 18 | 179 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 26° | 17° | 6.2 h | 17 | 149 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 25° | 16° | 5.5 h | 15 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 71 | 23° | 13° | 5.0 h | 11 | 126 |
| MayMay | 70 | 19° | 10° | 4.1 h | 11 | 151 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 18° | 8° | 3.9 h | 11 | 147 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 18° | 7° | 4.4 h | 10 | 147 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 20° | 8° | 5.0 h | 10 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 21° | 10° | 5.0 h | 13 | 172 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 23° | 12° | 5.2 h | 15 | 209 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 24° | 13° | 6.6 h | 13 | 154 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 26° | 15° | 6.5 h | 16 | 172 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Caxias do Sul
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.2 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Caxias do Sul, 41 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Caxias do Sul: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Caxias do Sul has about 15 rainy days with 209 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Caxias do Sul
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Caxias do Sul
How breezy and how cloudy Caxias do Sul is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Caxias do Sul typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Caxias do Sul: mostly cloudy, with about 5.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Caxias do Sul
How often the day gets hot in Caxias do Sul (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Caxias do Sul has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Caxias do Sul in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Caxias do Sul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 50 min
- Distance
- 10,240 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Brazil
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Sockets
- Type C, N · 127 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +55
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Caxias do Sul vs Gramado
In October the holiday weather in Caxias do Sul and Gramado is about equally good (score 65 vs 62). During the day it is about as warm in Gramado as in Caxias do Sul.
| in October | Caxias do Sul | Gramado |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
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Frequently asked questions about Caxias do Sul
When is the best time to visit Caxias do Sul?
The best time to visit Caxias do Sul is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Caxias do Sul?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 17 °C. June is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Caxias do Sul?
The wettest month is October with 209 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 124 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Caxias do Sul get?
Caxias do Sul gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 6.6 hours a day; in June there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Caxias do Sul in?
Caxias do Sul is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Caxias do Sul?
A nonstop flight from London to Caxias do Sul takes about 12 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,240 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Caxias do Sul?
Caxias do Sul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 70, summer holidays 72, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 64.