AI-generatedIlhabela at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Feb · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 26.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 1,882 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Ilhabela
Ilhabela has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Ilhabela is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ilhabela
The best time to visit Ilhabela is all year round. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. The wettest month is January with 278 mm of precipitation.
Ilhabela through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ilhabela in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Ilhabela in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Ilhabela in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Ilhabela in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:2918:05
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 05:15–05:59 · evening 17:35–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:06–05:15 · evening 18:19–18:28
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 Ilhabela compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 25° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea warms from 22° to 23°. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Ilhabela in October?
In October, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 37 min05:29 – 18:05
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %15 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ilhabela
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Ilhabela: score 76 against 64. In April, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in April. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 22.2° | 25.5° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 147 mm | 136 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 21better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ilhabela month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January29° · Sea 26° · 5.8 h
In January, Ilhabela is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in January71February29° · Sea 27° · 6.3 h
In February, Ilhabela is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in February70March29° · Sea 26° · 6.0 h
In March, Ilhabela is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 223 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in March76April27° · Sea 26° · 6.0 h
In April, Ilhabela is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in April76May26° · Sea 24° · 5.3 h
In May, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in May72June25° · Sea 22° · 5.2 h
In June, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in June69July24° · Sea 21° · 5.5 h
In July, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in July70August25° · Sea 21° · 5.9 h
In August, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in August67September25° · Sea 22° · 5.6 h
In September, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in September64October26° · Sea 22° · 5.1 h
In October, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in October66November26° · Sea 23° · 5.8 h
In November, Ilhabela is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 183 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in November71December28° · Sea 25° · 6.3 h
In December, Ilhabela is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 221 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ilhabela.
Ilhabela in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in February: 29°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ilhabela
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in February (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 233 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 29° | 23° | 26.2° | 5.8 h | 22 | 278 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 29° | 23° | 26.7° | 6.3 h | 20 | 230 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 29° | 23° | 26.3° | 6.0 h | 20 | 223 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 27° | 21° | 25.5° | 6.0 h | 14 | 136 |
| MayMay | 76 | 26° | 19° | 23.7° | 5.3 h | 12 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 25° | 17° | 22.3° | 5.2 h | 10 | 79 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 24° | 17° | 21.4° | 5.5 h | 9 | 82 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 25° | 17° | 21.0° | 5.9 h | 9 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 25° | 18° | 21.5° | 5.6 h | 13 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 26° | 19° | 22.2° | 5.1 h | 16 | 147 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 26° | 20° | 22.9° | 5.8 h | 17 | 183 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 28° | 22° | 24.8° | 6.3 h | 20 | 221 |
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
23.78° S, 45.36° W · 7 m · America/Sao_Paulo
Sea temperatureUp to 27° in February
Sea temperature in Ilhabela
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.0 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ilhabela ranges from 21.0 °C in August to 26.7 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 24.9 and 27.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.2° | 24.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 24.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 24.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.5° | 24.4° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.7° | 22.7° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.4° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.4° | 20.7° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.0° | 19.7° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.5° | 20.6° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.2° | 21.0° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 22.9° | 21.7° | 24.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 24.8° | 23.5° | 26.0° | pleasant |
Sunshine2,090 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Ilhabela
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 5.1 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Ilhabela, 40 % 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.
Rain1,882 mm a year, most in January
Rain in Ilhabela: 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, Ilhabela has about 16 rainy days with 147 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in December
UV index in Ilhabela
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 12).
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 & cloudsWindiest in September: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Ilhabela
How breezy and how cloudy Ilhabela 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 Ilhabela typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Ilhabela: mostly cloudy, with about 5.1 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 & humidity59 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Ilhabela
How often the day gets hot in Ilhabela (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, Ilhabela has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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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Weather for your travel dates
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Ilhabela 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.
Ilhabela has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 55 min
- Distance
- 9,440 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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Ilhabela vs Ubatuba
In October the holiday weather in Ilhabela and Ubatuba is about equally good (score 64 vs 65). During the day Ubatuba is 1 °C cooler than Ilhabela. The sea in Ubatuba is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Ilhabela | Ubatuba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
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Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Ilhabela ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cabo Frio26°22°74
- 2Itaguaí29°22°72
- 3Armação dos Búzios26°22°72
- 4Ipanema29°22°71
- 5Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
- 6Ubatuba25°23°65
- 7São Paulo26°65
- 8Angra dos Reis25°23°65
- 10IlhabelaThis page26°22°64
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Frequently asked questions about Ilhabela
When is the best time to visit Ilhabela?
The best time to visit Ilhabela is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ilhabela?
The sea temperature in Ilhabela ranges from 21.0 °C in August to 26.7 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ilhabela in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Ilhabela?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Ilhabela?
The wettest month is January with 278 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 79 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ilhabela get?
Ilhabela gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.3 hours a day; in October there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ilhabela in?
Ilhabela is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ilhabela?
A nonstop flight from London to Ilhabela takes about 11 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,440 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Ilhabela?
Ilhabela has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 75, summer holidays 70, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 70.