AI-generatedCuiabá at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jul
- Warmest month
- Sep · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 1,137 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Elevation
- 193 m
Climate in Cuiabá
Cuiabá has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while May is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Cuiabá is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cuiabá
The best time to visit Cuiabá is from May to July. From August to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 214 mm.
Cuiabá through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cuiabá in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Cuiabá in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Poor
- 32–33 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 109 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Aug – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – July
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:1717:43
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:04–05:46 · evening 17:14–17:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:55–05:04 · evening 17:56–18:04
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 Cuiabá compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Cuiabá in October?
In October, Cuiabá is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 25 min05:17 – 17:43
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 28 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %3 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cuiabá
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June has the better holiday weather in Cuiabá: score 66 against 25. In June, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. June has 12 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 66better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 87 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 28 | 9better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cuiabá month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January32° · 5.5 h
In January, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in January29February32° · 5.4 h
In February, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 192 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in February29March32° · 5.8 h
In March, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 184 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in March40April32° · 6.7 h
In April, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in April64May32° · 6.8 h
In May, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in May66June32° · 7.4 h
In June, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in June64July32° · 8.0 h
In July, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in July50August35° · 8.2 h
In August, Cuiabá is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in August44September36° · 7.8 h
In September, Cuiabá is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in September25October35° · 7.1 h
In October, Cuiabá is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in October24November33° · 6.4 h
In November, Cuiabá is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 135 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá in November28December32° · 5.9 h
In December, Cuiabá is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 173 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cuiabá.
Cuiabá 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 Cuiabá
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 28 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (18°), the warmest in October (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from August to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 255 days a year, mostly from October to May.
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 | 29 | 32° | 24° | 5.5 h | 23 | 214 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 32° | 23° | 5.4 h | 22 | 192 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 32° | 23° | 5.8 h | 23 | 184 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 32° | 23° | 6.7 h | 13 | 84 |
| MayMay | 64 | 32° | 20° | 6.8 h | 4 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 66 | 32° | 19° | 7.4 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 32° | 18° | 8.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 35° | 20° | 8.2 h | 1 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 36° | 22° | 7.8 h | 5 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 35° | 24° | 7.1 h | 13 | 87 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 33° | 23° | 6.4 h | 18 | 135 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 32° | 24° | 5.9 h | 22 | 173 |
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 Cuiabá
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 7.1 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Cuiabá, 57 % 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 Cuiabá: 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, Cuiabá has about 13 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cuiabá
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Cuiabá
How breezy and how cloudy Cuiabá 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 Cuiabá typically peaks at 13 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 64 % of the sky over Cuiabá: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 Cuiabá
How often the day gets hot in Cuiabá (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, Cuiabá has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Cuiabá
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Cuiabá 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.
Cuiabá has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 64) and its weakest during October half-term (score 25).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 29
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,190 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 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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Cuiabá vs Campo Grande
In October Campo Grande has the better holiday weather (score 39 vs 25). During the day Campo Grande is 4 °C cooler than Cuiabá.
| in October | Cuiabá | Campo Grande |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 39 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Jul | May – Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Cuiabá ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- São Paulo26°65
- 2Belo Horizonte29°65
- 3Ubatuba25°23°65
- 4Sorocaba28°64
- 5Chapecó26°64
- 6Ilhabela26°22°64
- 7Mogi das Cruzes26°63
- 8Ouro Preto25°63
- 29CuiabáThis page35°25
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Frequently asked questions about Cuiabá
When is the best time to visit Cuiabá?
The best time to visit Cuiabá is from May to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cuiabá?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. May is the coolest month at 32 °C.
When does it rain most in Cuiabá?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 214 mm. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cuiabá get?
Cuiabá gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 8.2 hours a day; in February there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Cuiabá in?
Cuiabá is on UTC−4 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cuiabá?
A nonstop flight from London to Cuiabá takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,190 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cuiabá?
Cuiabá has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 64) and its weakest during October half-term (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 64, summer holidays 55, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 29.