AI-generatedIlhéus at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 1,307 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Ilhéus
Ilhéus has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Ilhéus is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ilhéus
The best time to visit Ilhéus is from August to September. The sea reaches 28.5 °C in March, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 160 mm of precipitation.
Ilhéus through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ilhéus in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Ilhéus in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Ilhéus in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 66 rainy days in all
Ilhéus in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 58 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: August – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:0917:34
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 04:56–05:38 · evening 17:05–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:48–04:56 · evening 17:47–17:56
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 Ilhéus compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Ilhéus in October?
In October, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 105 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min05:09 – 17:34
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ilhéus
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 Ilhéus: score 60 against 51. In August, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 60better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sea | 26.1° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 hbetter | 5.9 h |
| Rainy days | 18better | 19 |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 72 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 27better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ilhéus month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January30° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In January, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 104 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in January42February30° · Sea 28° · 6.9 h
In February, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 90 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in February40March31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In March, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 122 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in March42April30° · Sea 28° · 5.9 h
In April, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 147 mm. On about 15 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 Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in April47May29° · Sea 27° · 5.0 h
In May, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 117 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in May54June27° · Sea 27° · 4.7 h
In June, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 97 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in June57July27° · Sea 26° · 5.2 h
In July, Ilhéus is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 97 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in July60August27° · Sea 25° · 5.9 h
In August, Ilhéus is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 72 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in August60September28° · Sea 26° · 6.4 h
In September, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 65 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in September51October29° · Sea 26° · 6.4 h
In October, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 105 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in October46November29° · Sea 27° · 5.6 h
In November, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 160 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in November43December30° · Sea 27° · 6.3 h
In December, Ilhéus is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 131 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ilhéus.
Ilhéus in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in March: 31°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ilhéus
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (19°), the warmest in March (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 354 days a year.
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 | 43 | 30° | 24° | 27.7° | 7.0 h | 22 | 104 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 30° | 24° | 28.2° | 6.9 h | 20 | 90 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 31° | 24° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 23 | 122 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 30° | 23° | 28.3° | 5.9 h | 23 | 147 |
| MayMay | 47 | 29° | 22° | 27.4° | 5.0 h | 19 | 117 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 27° | 21° | 26.5° | 4.7 h | 20 | 97 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 27° | 20° | 25.8° | 5.2 h | 20 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 27° | 19° | 25.4° | 5.9 h | 19 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 28° | 20° | 25.5° | 6.4 h | 16 | 65 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 29° | 22° | 26.1° | 6.4 h | 18 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 29° | 23° | 26.6° | 5.6 h | 20 | 160 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 30° | 23° | 27.2° | 6.3 h | 19 | 131 |
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
14.80° S, 39.03° W · 0 m · America/Bahia
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in March
Sea temperature in Ilhéus
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 26.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ilhéus ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 27.9 and 28.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.7° | 27.2° | 28.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.9° | 28.7° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 27.9° | 28.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.3° | 28.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.9° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.5° | 25.8° | 26.9° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.8° | 25.4° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.9° | 25.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 25.0° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.6° | 26.2° | 27.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.2° | 26.8° | 27.6° | warm |
Sunshine2,190 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Ilhéus
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 6.4 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Ilhéus, 52 % 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.
Rain1,307 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Ilhéus: 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, Ilhéus has about 18 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in February
UV index in Ilhéus
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 & cloudsWindiest in October: 17 km/h
Wind and clouds in Ilhéus
How breezy and how cloudy Ilhéus 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 Ilhéus typically peaks at 17 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 58 % of the sky over Ilhéus: variable cloud, with about 6.4 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 & humidity108 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Ilhéus
How often the day gets hot in Ilhéus (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, Ilhéus has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
Planning a trip to Ilhéus
Weather for your travel dates
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Ilhéus 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.
Ilhéus has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,260 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.
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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Ilhéus vs Porto Seguro
In October Porto Seguro has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 51). During the day Porto Seguro is 1 °C cooler than Ilhéus. The sea in Porto Seguro is 1 °C cooler. Porto Seguro gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ilhéus | Porto Seguro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 61 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 26° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 15 |
| Best time | Aug – Sep | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Brazil in October: the best places
In October, Ilhéus ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Guarapari29°23°75
- 3Cabo Frio26°22°74
- 4Armação dos Búzios26°22°72
- 5Itaguaí29°22°72
- 6Rio de Janeiro29°22°71
- 7Ipanema29°22°71
- 8Aracaju29°26°68
- 25IlhéusThis page29°26°51
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Frequently asked questions about Ilhéus
When is the best time to visit Ilhéus?
The best time to visit Ilhéus is from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ilhéus?
The sea temperature in Ilhéus ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Ilhéus in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Ilhéus?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Ilhéus?
The wettest month is November with 160 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ilhéus get?
Ilhéus gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 7.0 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Ilhéus in?
Ilhéus is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ilhéus?
A nonstop flight from London to Ilhéus takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ilhéus?
Ilhéus has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 48, summer holidays 59, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 43.