AI-generatedCuritiba at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Feb · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,518 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 924 m
Climate in Curitiba
Curitiba has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Curitiba is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 5.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:4318:22
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:29–06:14 · evening 17:52–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:29 · evening 18:36–18:45
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.
What is the weather like in Curitiba in October?
In October, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 39 min05:43 – 18:22
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Sao_Paulo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %21 %
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
Sunshine hours in Curitiba
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 4.4 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Curitiba, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Curitiba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (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 it, 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.
Rain in Curitiba: 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, Curitiba has about 15 rainy days with 149 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Curitiba
How breezy and how cloudy Curitiba 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 Curitiba typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 85 % of the sky over Curitiba: mostly overcast, with about 4.4 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 and humidity in Curitiba
How often the day gets hot in Curitiba (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, Curitiba has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Curitiba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in February (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 81 days a year, mostly from December to March.
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 | 57 | 25° | 18° | 5.2 h | 24 | 218 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 25° | 18° | 5.3 h | 21 | 184 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 24° | 17° | 5.1 h | 18 | 122 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 22° | 15° | 5.4 h | 11 | 75 |
| MayMay | 74 | 19° | 12° | 4.7 h | 9 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 18° | 11° | 4.7 h | 9 | 94 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 18° | 10° | 5.3 h | 7 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 20° | 11° | 5.8 h | 8 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 21° | 12° | 4.5 h | 11 | 127 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 22° | 14° | 4.4 h | 15 | 149 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 22° | 15° | 5.3 h | 16 | 129 |
| DecemberDec | 58 | 24° | 17° | 5.3 h | 19 | 165 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
25.43° S, 49.27° W · 924 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Best time to visit Curitiba
The best time to visit Curitiba is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 218 mm.
Curitiba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Curitiba in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Curitiba in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Curitiba in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 19–24 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Curitiba in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Curitiba for you.
Your best months: January, April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Curitiba
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 Curitiba: score 82 against 61. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 61 | 82better |
| Day high | 22° | 20° |
| Night low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 149 mm | 84 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Curitiba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
57January25° · 5 h
In January, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 218 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in January58February25° · 5 h
In February, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 184 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in February57March24° · 5 h
In March, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in March73April22° · 5 h
In April, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in April74May19° · 5 h
In May, Curitiba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in May75June18° · 5 h
In June, Curitiba is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in June80July18° · 5 h
In July, Curitiba is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in July82August20° · 6 h
In August, Curitiba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in August70September21° · 5 h
In September, Curitiba is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in September61October22° · 4 h
In October, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in October63November22° · 5 h
In November, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Curitiba.
Curitiba in November58December24° · 5 h
In December, Curitiba is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 165 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Curitiba.
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Curitiba vs. Blumenau
In October the holiday weather in Curitiba and Blumenau is about equally good (score 61 vs. 60). During the day Blumenau is 2 °C warmer than Curitiba.
| in October | Curitiba | Blumenau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 61 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep, Nov |
Through the year
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Curitiba ranks 11 of 19 destinations in this country.
- Natal29°27°90
- 2Fortaleza30°27°79
- 3Salvador27°26°78
- 4Belo Horizonte27°75
- 5João Pessoa29°27°75
- 6Porto Alegre24°20°71
- 7Ipanema District28°22°71
- 8Rio de Janeiro28°22°71
- 11CuritibaThis page22°61
Planning a trip to Curitiba
Weather for your travel dates
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Curitiba 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.
Curitiba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 20 min
- Distance
- 9,790 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.
Frequently asked questions about Curitiba
When is the best time to visit Curitiba?
The best time to visit Curitiba is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Curitiba?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Curitiba?
Rain is most frequent from October to March; the wettest month is January with 218 mm. The driest month is April with 75 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Curitiba get?
Curitiba gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.8 hours a day; in October there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Curitiba in?
Curitiba uses the time zone America/Sao_Paulo, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Curitiba?
A nonstop flight from London to Curitiba takes about 12 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,790 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Curitiba?
Curitiba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 81, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 58.
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